bustier
noun
bus·tier
ˌbü-stē-ˈā 
ˌbə-,
-ˈtyā
: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a brassiere or outer garment
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The look actually consists of two pieces–an embellished bustier and skirt, featuring another sweetheart neckline and accessorized with a birdcage veil in front and a cathedral length veil in the back.
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
In dark denim, the Michele jumpsuit in denim knit is inspired by Diane’s Studio 54 days, another style is a double-breasted jacket dress, and a fit and flare bustier dress.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
From the racks, Anna pulls a Christopher John Rogers red bustier top and army green handkerchief skirt, paired with pink Dior sunglasses, a rosette choker, and black mesh Norma Kamali gloves (all pictured in the poster).
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
More recently, in the cover story of last year’s March/April issue, Beyoncé wore an exquisite metal and floral bustier by Olivier Rousteing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
In dark denim, the Michele jumpsuit in denim knit is inspired by Diane’s Studio 54 days, another style is a double-breasted jacket dress, and a fit and flare bustier dress.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
From the racks, Anna pulls a Christopher John Rogers red bustier top and army green handkerchief skirt, paired with pink Dior sunglasses, a rosette choker, and black mesh Norma Kamali gloves (all pictured in the poster).
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
More recently, in the cover story of last year’s March/April issue, Beyoncé wore an exquisite metal and floral bustier by Olivier Rousteing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bustier
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“Bustier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustier. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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