bustier

noun

bus·​tier ˌbü-stē-ˈā How to pronounce bustier (audio)
ˌbə-,
-ˈtyā
: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a brassiere or outer garment

Examples of bustier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another look that was a head-turner was Laverne Cox’s vintage Mugler gown with a golden bustier fused with a velvet train. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024 Her bustier dress, designed by creative director Daniel Roseberry, boasted sequin embroidery and a multi-layered tulle hem. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 Thankfully, there are many great backless bras—plus bra-adjacent essentials, like backless bustiers, nipple covers, and push-up breast tape—that'll make your How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days dress dreams come true. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2024 On the runway, the dress — which features a corset bustier and sweetheart neckline — was styled with matching satin gloves, sheer red tights and stiletto heels. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 The one-shoulder asymmetric bustier gown, featuring a statement cloud sleeve and padded band around the bottom edge, took more than 450 hours and 20 meters of fabric to create. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2024 Complementing the edgy bustier, Sabrina opted for brown wide-leg trousers that added a touch of warmth to her look. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 Feb. 2024 Before most viewers knew what was happening, the former boy-bander ripped away her bustier, revealing her breast for a mere second. Staff Author, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2024 Her black, tuxedo-style suit and white satin bustier are devastatingly chic and truly lend themselves to any manicure color and style. Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French, from buste

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bustier was in 1978

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“Bustier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustier. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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