specifically: made or worn without shoulder straps
a strapless evening gown
straplessnoun
Examples of strapless in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIn recent testing, this strapless bra from Wacoal had even higher scores from testers than non-strapless styles.—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022 Roseberry, artistic director of Schiaparelli since 2019, caused the most buzz with his creation: a life-size faux head of a lion, sewn into a strapless black dress and worn like a brooch.—Dallas News, 23 Jan. 2023 Gabrielle Union also shined in Prada’s strapless tri-color gown; The green, pink, and black combo was as delicious looking as Neapolitan ice cream.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2023 For Antoine's fragrance party, Emily donned a strapless black tulle dress that's straight out of a classic '50s Hollywood movie.—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for strapless
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