bustier
noun
bus·tier
ˌbü-stē-ˈā 
ˌbə-,
-ˈtyā
: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a brassiere or outer garment
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Immediate standouts that blew me away included a baby pink sculpted skirt with red sequins in duchesse satin, this piece can be paired with a matching bustier or perhaps a structured button-up shirt.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
On October 19, Gomez hit the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' red carpet wearing a stunning velvet navy Alaïa gown featuring an hourglass silhouette, deep scoop neckline, and black leather peek-a-boo bustier, once again bucking archaic fashion rules about the controversial color combo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2024
Stunning in a black bustier corset with a matching cape that gave the appearance of shattered glass, dazzling leggings and strappy black heels, the former talk show host closed out the show, which also featured Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima, and performances from Cher and Tyla.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The models wore cardigans over their demure bustiers and push-up bras.
—Danielle Pergament, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
On October 19, Gomez hit the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' red carpet wearing a stunning velvet navy Alaïa gown featuring an hourglass silhouette, deep scoop neckline, and black leather peek-a-boo bustier, once again bucking archaic fashion rules about the controversial color combo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2024
Stunning in a black bustier corset with a matching cape that gave the appearance of shattered glass, dazzling leggings and strappy black heels, the former talk show host closed out the show, which also featured Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima, and performances from Cher and Tyla.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The models wore cardigans over their demure bustiers and push-up bras.
—Danielle Pergament, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bustier
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“Bustier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustier. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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