bustier
noun
bus·tier
ˌbü-stē-ˈā 
ˌbə-,
-ˈtyā
: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a brassiere or outer garment
Examples of bustier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In pleather pants and a bustier corset top, Harlow truly could pass for her mother's twin, or maybe a mix of Nicole and her sister Sofia Richie Grainge.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
The campaign, shot by photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott with styling by Jacob K, finds the two wearing pieces from the new line including a leather dress and denim bustier for Hathaway, and a trench and tailored suiting on Murphy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Segel’s attire consisted of a black tux with a white button-down, while Radomski was dressed in a black gown with a sheer bustier top and layered skirt that was embroidered with flowers.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The crisp leather bustier is the center of the look and it’s paired with a brown lengthy dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
This was followed by a dramatic black rock, not too far out to sea and the perfect spot for our model, Giselle, to perch in a Loewe bustier dress as the waves crashed around her.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
Academy Award nominee Danielle Brooks donned a custom black Dolce & Gabbana gown which featured a bustier bodice and high slit.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024
Another look that was a head-turner was Laverne Cox’s vintage Mugler gown with a golden bustier fused with a velvet train.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024
Her bustier dress, designed by creative director Daniel Roseberry, boasted sequin embroidery and a multi-layered tulle hem.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
The campaign, shot by photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott with styling by Jacob K, finds the two wearing pieces from the new line including a leather dress and denim bustier for Hathaway, and a trench and tailored suiting on Murphy.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Segel’s attire consisted of a black tux with a white button-down, while Radomski was dressed in a black gown with a sheer bustier top and layered skirt that was embroidered with flowers.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The crisp leather bustier is the center of the look and it’s paired with a brown lengthy dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
This was followed by a dramatic black rock, not too far out to sea and the perfect spot for our model, Giselle, to perch in a Loewe bustier dress as the waves crashed around her.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
Academy Award nominee Danielle Brooks donned a custom black Dolce & Gabbana gown which featured a bustier bodice and high slit.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024
Another look that was a head-turner was Laverne Cox’s vintage Mugler gown with a golden bustier fused with a velvet train.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024
Her bustier dress, designed by creative director Daniel Roseberry, boasted sequin embroidery and a multi-layered tulle hem.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French, from buste
First Known Use
1978, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near bustier
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“Bustier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustier. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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