bustier

noun bus·tier \ ˌbüs-tē-ˈā , ˌbəs- , -ˈtyā \

Updated on: 26 May 2018

Definition of bustier

: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a brassiere or outer garment

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Recent Examples of bustier from the Web

Hitting the Billboard Music Awards red carpet, the 37-year-old actress turned heads in her black strapless leather bustier Zuhair Murad dress featuring fringe detail.

— melody chiu, PEOPLE.com, "Jenna Dewan Rocks Chin-Length Bob at Billboard Music Awards After Chopping Off Her Hair," 20 May 2018
The two women were front and center when the adult film star hit the stage at 11 p.m., clad in a blue-and-white-starred bustier and long red skirt.

— eder campuzano, OregonLive.com, "Stormy Daniels in Portland: 'I hope she nails him'," 20 May 2018
Decked in a strapless lace bustier dress and draped in Chanel pearls, Cabello jammed along to her song with a guitar.

— rania aniftos, Billboard, "Camila Cabello Performs 'Never Be The Same' on 'Ellen': Watch," 21 Mar. 2018
The reference seemed undeniable, as Lively's hair was brushed to frizzy perfection with a deep side part—all the better to show off her exaggerated hoops and pared-down black bustier dress with spaghetti straps (also quintessential Carrie).

— calin van paris, Vogue, "Blake Lively Steps Out with a New Lion's Mane of Curls in Los Angeles," 14 Mar. 2018
Her co-chair Amal Clooney heavenly in a sleek bustier and pants (!) with jaw-dropping train by British designer Richard Quinn.

— cara kelly, USA TODAY, "The 2018 Met Gala red carpet could have been an unholy mess. Instead it was a revelation.," 8 May 2018
Most Polarizing Pants: Amal Clooney There’s a lot going on with Amal Clooney’s Richard Quinn look: blue satin pants, a billowing floral train, plus a metallic silver bustier top.

— emilia petrarca, The Cut, "Met Gala 2018: The Best, Worst, and Most Sacrilegious Looks," 7 May 2018
For her performance on Sunday, Cardi jumped from the ’80s to the ’90s, dressing in high-waisted white pants, a bustier top, and pigtails as an homage to TLC, one of the decade’s favorite girl groups.

— emilia petrarca, The Cut, "Cardi B’s Coachella Outfit Was an Homage to TLC," 16 Apr. 2018
Cardi was a little more covered up than the ladies of TLC, wearing a bustier over her very pronounced baby bump.

— sam reed, The Hollywood Reporter, "Style Notes: Cardi B's TLC Coachella Look; Kendall Jenner's Radio Show Receives Cease and Desist," 16 Apr. 2018

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