bustline
noun
bust·line
ˈbəs(t)-ˌlīn 
1
: an arbitrary line encircling the fullest part of the bust
2
: body circumference at the bust
Examples of bustline in a Sentence
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The underwire adds support and raises the bustline for a perkier look.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 May 2025
The look also included a cutout beneath the bustline toward the back of the dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
The sheer bustline transitioned into a three-tiered maroon design, with bubble hems on the first and second tier of the dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Gowns with this style can have straps that attach to the bodice to extend the neckline or have a piece of fabric extend across the bustline and wrap around the arms.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The actress wore a slim-fitting, sleeveless gown with a simple silhouette and defining seam beneath the bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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A V-neck dress has a neckline that forms into a V shape to create a peek of cleavage around the bustline.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The bodice also featured exposed boning and sheer paneling below the bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
The fashion designer’s dress featured a thigh-high slit and cutout beneath the bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 May 2025
The look also included a cutout beneath the bustline toward the back of the dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
The sheer bustline transitioned into a three-tiered maroon design, with bubble hems on the first and second tier of the dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Gowns with this style can have straps that attach to the bodice to extend the neckline or have a piece of fabric extend across the bustline and wrap around the arms.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The actress wore a slim-fitting, sleeveless gown with a simple silhouette and defining seam beneath the bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
A V-neck dress has a neckline that forms into a V shape to create a peek of cleavage around the bustline.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The bodice also featured exposed boning and sheer paneling below the bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
The fashion designer’s dress featured a thigh-high slit and cutout beneath the bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Bustline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustline. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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bustline
noun
bust·line
ˈbəst-ˌlīn
: a line around a woman's body at the bust
also
: the length of this line
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