Dudou
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A dudou is a traditional Chinese article of clothing that covers the front of the torso, originally worn as an undershirt with medicinal properties. With the reform and opening up of China, it is some
A child's doudou from the early 20th century, missing its strings
A Vietnamese woman wearing her yem as a blouse
Halterneck
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Halterneck is a style of women's clothing strap that runs from the front of the garment around the back of the neck, generally leaving the upper back uncovered. The name comes from livestock halters.
Marilyn Monroe wearing the white halterneck dress famously recognized in Billy Wilder's film "Seven Year Itch."
The left dress is printed knit cotton and was created by Halston in 1976. The right dress is a printed silk chiffon created by Yves Saint Laurent in France during spring 1971.
Britney Spears performs at the National Mall in 2003 while wearing a halterneck top.