bandeau

noun

ban·deau | \ ban-ˈdō

plural bandeaux also bandeaus\ ban-ˈdōz

Definition of bandeau

1 : a fillet or band especially for the hair

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

Examples of bandeau in a Sentence

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So what made Queen Mary's 1932 diamond bandeau tiara the one for Meghan? — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, "Meghan Markle Reveals How She Chose Her 'Perfect' Wedding Tiara," 26 Oct. 2018 The bandeau was originally made in 1932 for the Queen's grandmother, and the brooch dates back to 1893. — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, "Why Meghan Markle's Second Wedding Dress Won't Be On Display for the Public," 30 Aug. 2018 She was recently spotted getting some sun in a navy bandeau bikini featuring a cut-out top and bottoms accented with rope ties. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Lady Amelia Windsor Hit the Beach in Ibiza and Showed Us How Royals Do Bikinis," 2 Aug. 2018 The brand’s five pieces include a white pair of jeans, a white button down, a white T-shirt, a white tank top, and a white bandeau. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "This New Brand Has Mastered Western Style," 13 July 2018 Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau, on loan from the Queen. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Here’s How You Can See Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s Wedding Dress Up Close," 29 Aug. 2018 Later, the bandeau and brooch were both given to Queen Elizabeth in 1953. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The History of Meghan Markle’s Wedding Tiara: Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau," 19 May 2018 The Queen Mary's bandeau tiara features both large and small brilliant diamonds, and the center stone of the piece is actually a brooch with a fascinating backstory. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Just Revealed How She Chose Her Royal Wedding Tiara," 26 Oct. 2018 Posting to Instagram on Monday night, the 21-year-old style icon shared a few snaps wearing a bright white bandeau top and pair of high-waisted neon pink pleather pants. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "15 Neon Looks Inspired By Kylie Jenner's Pink Pants," 29 Aug. 2018

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