Fenster-Decolté

English translation: Keyhole (neckline)

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German term or phrase:Fenster-Decolté
English translation:Keyhole (neckline)
Entered by: Jeannie Graham

11:58 Nov 6, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion /
German term or phrase: Fenster-Decolté
Description of a dress
Jeannie Graham
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:29
Keyhole (neckline)
Explanation:
In terms of necklines, here are keyhole tops (I have not heard of window necklines in either German or English, but that might be what the designer wants to call them...). The opening in the neckline is more like an oval, but it can also be wide, twisted, asymmetrical, etc. Maybe the links below help you further.

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Note added at 44 mins (2009-11-06 12:43:17 GMT)
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http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/Miscellaneous/neckl...
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libelulariae
United States
Local time: 06:29
Grading comment
thanks
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2Keyhole (neckline)
libelulariae
2window neckline
Kerstin Green
2cutout neckline
misterherrnau


  

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window neckline


Explanation:
Without a picture or closer description, it's only a guess, of course...

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Note added at 5 mins (2009-11-06 12:04:31 GMT)
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Oh, and the proper German spelling would be "Dekolletee" or "Dekolleté".


    Reference: http://sabatini.co.nz/Winter_08_17.aspx?CategoryId=10&pageId...
    Reference: http://www.khaasboutique.com/khaasboutique/product.asp?pid=6...
Kerstin Green
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:29
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 14
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Keyhole (neckline)


Explanation:
In terms of necklines, here are keyhole tops (I have not heard of window necklines in either German or English, but that might be what the designer wants to call them...). The opening in the neckline is more like an oval, but it can also be wide, twisted, asymmetrical, etc. Maybe the links below help you further.

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Note added at 44 mins (2009-11-06 12:43:17 GMT)
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http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/Miscellaneous/neckl...


    Reference: http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=51154&CatID=51154...
    Reference: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/onlineProductDispla...
libelulariae
United States
Local time: 06:29
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thanks

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1 day 20 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
cutout neckline


Explanation:
is frequently used, sometimes in combination with "peek-a-boo"

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