bandeau

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noun ban·deau \ ban-ˈdō \

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

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For a cheeky vibe, try an itty-bitty shirred Marni bandeau.

— liana satenstein, Vogue, "Tube Tops, Crop Tops, and Halters, Oh My! 15 Summer Shirts for Every Personality," 5 July 2017
The model was spotted wearing a black bandeau top with a brown snakeskin leather jacket draped over her shoulders.

— devon abelman, Allure, "Bella Hadid Wore a Bikini Top as a Shirt and Looked Amazing," 29 June 2017
The younger Hadid sister recently stepped out of her hotel in Paris sporting a simple, black bandeau bikini top and some tasteful underboob.

— braelyn wood, Cosmopolitan, "Bella Hadid Wears Bikini Top on Paris Streets, Proves Swimwear Isn't Just For The Pool," 28 June 2017
The range includes triangle and bandeau bikinis rendered in bold, colorful prints and also beaded designs.

— martino carrera | wwd, latimes.com, "Calzedonia launches customized swimsuits for summer," 25 May 2017
That evening, Shayk reprised the look for L'Oreal Gala with a completely mesh iteration of the sheer dress, draped over a solid black bandeau and briefs.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Irina Shayk Wears Two Sheer Dresses at Cannes," 25 May 2017
Near the red D.J. booth, a young woman in a bandeau sat by herself, pursing her lips and taking a selfie by a wall painted like a backgammon board.

— jeremy allen, New York Times, "Pinball and Other Games at Fishbowl, a New Midtown Lounge," 16 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of bandeau

French, diminutive of bande

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