plural bandeaux also bandeaus
ban-ˈdōz 
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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Meanwhile, Corrigan opted for a stunning black bandeau dress.
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Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
On her: Dries Van Noten camel cotton coat, $1,690; Hermès red knitted cropped top, $1,800, bandeau, $1,800, and skirt (worn as a dress), $2,325; Hunter olive-leaf boots, $185; Tiffany & Co. Lock necklace in 18-karat yellow gold, $4,200.
—Alex Badia, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
Unlike nipple covers, which are limited in shape and size, boob tape can be cut and shaped in a variety of styles to achieve the backless look: over your shoulders for additional boob support, in a wide strip across your breasts like a bandeau, and even like a halter.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2024
But his most viral moment came at last year’s Oscar parties, when Hunter Schafer wore a single white feather bandeau top and long silk skirt hot off the Ann Demeulemeester runway, which de Saint Sernin led for a single season.
—Jacqui Palumbo and Alex Rees, CNN, 12 Feb. 2024
At the event, the singer rocked a Nicole + Felicia look with gold rose adornments on her bandeau and choker necklace.
20 of 25
Andra Day
At the Pre-GRAMMY Gala in L.A., Andra Day's metallic gray two-piece played tricks on the eye with its cool design.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
Tailored suiting Then a tube top or bandeau on top of the dress
Then the blazer to top it off.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Jan. 2024
One photo shows Hadid stretching on a large white lounge chair while wearing a sunny yellow bikini with a bandeau halter top and side-tie bikini bottoms.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 July 2023
Page 105 Moschino bandeau, $900, and skirt, $2,995; Moschino boutiques, 212-226-8300.
—Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2023
Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
On her: Dries Van Noten camel cotton coat, $1,690; Hermès red knitted cropped top, $1,800, bandeau, $1,800, and skirt (worn as a dress), $2,325; Hunter olive-leaf boots, $185; Tiffany & Co. Lock necklace in 18-karat yellow gold, $4,200.
—Alex Badia, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
Unlike nipple covers, which are limited in shape and size, boob tape can be cut and shaped in a variety of styles to achieve the backless look: over your shoulders for additional boob support, in a wide strip across your breasts like a bandeau, and even like a halter.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2024
But his most viral moment came at last year’s Oscar parties, when Hunter Schafer wore a single white feather bandeau top and long silk skirt hot off the Ann Demeulemeester runway, which de Saint Sernin led for a single season.
—Jacqui Palumbo and Alex Rees, CNN, 12 Feb. 2024
At the event, the singer rocked a Nicole + Felicia look with gold rose adornments on her bandeau and choker necklace.
20 of 25
Andra Day
At the Pre-GRAMMY Gala in L.A., Andra Day's metallic gray two-piece played tricks on the eye with its cool design.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
Tailored suiting Then a tube top or bandeau on top of the dress
Then the blazer to top it off.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Jan. 2024
One photo shows Hadid stretching on a large white lounge chair while wearing a sunny yellow bikini with a bandeau halter top and side-tie bikini bottoms.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 July 2023
Page 105 Moschino bandeau, $900, and skirt, $2,995; Moschino boutiques, 212-226-8300.
—Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2023
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“Bandeau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandeau. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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