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Bieber’s revealing cowl-neck design featured an open back, a side boob-baring bodice, and intricate beads covering her halterneck dress’s hips, chest, and a sheer peekaboo mesh panel inside.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026 Shop layering pieces like cowl-neck T-shirts, cuffed jeans, and comfy loungewear starting at $30.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025 Dior: a pale blue, embroidered, cowl-neck dress that was lovingly sourced on eBay.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025 Amazon’s long-sleeve lineup includes more wallet-friendly picks like a smocked boyfriend-style shirt, a trendy leopard-print blouse, and a classy cowl-neck that feels soft like pajamas; shop them all below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025 For the occasion, Hadid changed out of her white plunging Stella McCartney cowl-neck top into the evening’s uniform: a black bodycon dress and skinny nighttime shades.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Aug. 2025 Twenty-five years on, the cowl-neck slip dress continues to fascinate.—
Samantha Tse,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025