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 clip finds Aguilera singing the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic from The Sound of Music while sporting a blonde bombshell look accented by black sheer gloves and a sparkling white bustier festooned with ribbons of pearls.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
For the event, Thompson wore a sequin drop bustier dress in aqua green satin color.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Grande wore haute couture fresh off the runway, a structured bustier dress with a glittering tulle skirt.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Dressed in a carnival-ready color palette, Lipa wore a lilac Fanci Club bustier corset with lacy red undercladding, paired with indigo blue straight leg jeans, lilac Jimmy Choo Jenna MM mules, a gold chain necklace, and a leopard print Maison Margiela Loved to Death tote bag.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
For the event, Thompson wore a sequin drop bustier dress in aqua green satin color.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Grande wore haute couture fresh off the runway, a structured bustier dress with a glittering tulle skirt.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Dressed in a carnival-ready color palette, Lipa wore a lilac Fanci Club bustier corset with lacy red undercladding, paired with indigo blue straight leg jeans, lilac Jimmy Choo Jenna MM mules, a gold chain necklace, and a leopard print Maison Margiela Loved to Death tote bag.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Bustier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustier. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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