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 front pleat featured on the top offers a compelling alternative to graphic T-shirts and even bustier tops.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 June 2025
This time, Radomski matched Segel's black tuxedo in a black bustier gown with lace and floral detailing.
—Esme Mazzeo, People.com, 18 June 2025
For her set, Rodrigo traded her linen short shorts for an even shorter pair of red hot pants with silver studs—which definitely still count as polka dots—and a matching red bustier.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 June 2025
Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing designed the bustier gown silhouette by placing the rulers vertically along the body.
—Charlie Carballo, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 June 2025
This time, Radomski matched Segel's black tuxedo in a black bustier gown with lace and floral detailing.
—Esme Mazzeo, People.com, 18 June 2025
For her set, Rodrigo traded her linen short shorts for an even shorter pair of red hot pants with silver studs—which definitely still count as polka dots—and a matching red bustier.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 June 2025
Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing designed the bustier gown silhouette by placing the rulers vertically along the body.
—Charlie Carballo, Footwear News, 6 May 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 5 Jul. 2025.
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