Fashion

[FranandZoe]

I just bought a dress from Chico's - V front and back.  The back has a thin strip of material across the top of the V.  In looking at their website I noticed other V backs - on tops - that have this same piece of material.  I've never seen this before.  What's it for?  To keep the V straight?

[Caaareful Shopper]

If it's the same material as the dress, most likely it's to keep the dress up on your shoulders.  Without it the dress may fall away a little on one side or the other, showing bra straps.  They incorporate the thin strip into the design of the dress. 

[Andreatoo]

@FranandZoe

There's another meaning for V-back so you really got my curiosity going! LOL

 To answer your question I think it's strictly for visual appeal.

[chrystaltree]

Don't cut it out...lol   It's part of the dress design but it's also functional.  It keeps the dress up on your shoulders.  

[FranandZoe]

THANKS!  I almost did cut if off.