bandeau

noun ban·deau \ ban-ˈdō \

Updated on: 24 Apr 2018

Definition of bandeau

plural bandeaux also bandeaus \-ˈdōz\

1 : a fillet or band especially for the hair

2 : brassiere; also : a band-shaped covering for the breasts

Recent Examples of bandeau from the Web

One attendee wore several cornrows, hoop earrings, an oversize gold chain reminiscent of '80s rappers, and a Tommy Hilfiger bandeau and crop top that the late singer Aaliyah might have worn on a video set.

— jessica andrews, Teen Vogue, "We Interviewed 5 Cultural Appropriators at Coachella 2018," 20 Apr. 2018
The Lottie Moss X PacSun spring/summer collection features flirty crepe dresses, bandeau crop tops with matching shorts, cheeky graphic tees and ruffled bikini sets, ranging in price from $22.95 to $59.95.

— lindzi scharf, latimes.com, "Lottie Moss on her new spring/summer collection at PacSun and the stories behind some of her tattoos," 5 Apr. 2018
Kardashian West and Hadid have both taken creative liberties with their spaghetti strap tanks, wearing risque bandeau versions.

— kirby marzec, Vogue, "It’s Time to Bring Back the Spaghetti Strap Tank," 4 Apr. 2018
See the looks that are up for grabs, below: Kardashian appear in ELLE France donning this striped Balmain bandeau top and and hip-hugging pencil skirt with her peroxide blonde 'do.

— lauren valenti, Marie Claire, "Kim Kardashian Just Got a Major Wardrobe Makeover," 8 June 2015
Kardashian West offset the sultry vibes of her bandeau top with a mannish, oversize cardigan from West’s Yeezy line for Adidas.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Giant Boots, Tiny Shirt: Kim Kardashian West Reveals a New Yeezy Look," 9 Jan. 2018
The paparazzi photo even sees the reality star's outfit — a blue jacket, bandeau and sweatpants — matching her new 'do.

— stephanie chan, The Hollywood Reporter, "Style Notes: Kylie Jenner Covers 'Love' Magazine; Kim Kardashian Has Icy Blue Hair," 26 Dec. 2017
Though the idea of a see-through bandeau top and floor-skimming skirt sounds sultry, Theallet’s designs have always skewed elegant.

— janelle okwodu, Vogue, "Halsey Trades Streetwear for Sophistication at the Spotify Awards," 3 Nov. 2017
The tights came up right to her waist, leaving a few inches of bare skin underneath her super-cropped, extremely narrow bandeau-bra top.

— erin reimel, Glamour, "Kim Kardashian Isn't Even Trying to Wear Pants Anymore," 9 Sep. 2017

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