bustline

noun

bust·line ˈbəs(t)-ˌlīn

: an arbitrary line encircling the fullest part of the bust

: body circumference at the bust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The Manydress Summer Dress puts an elegant and flirty spin on the classic T-shirt dress with its v-neck front, lightweight, silk-like fabric, fluttery short sleeves, flowy silhouette, and ruffled details at the bustline (which gives the loose-fitting dress more structure) and hem for added texture. —

Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022 Bieber’s first Saint Laurent gown of choice was an ab-baring cutout silhouette that featured a twisted strapless bustline, proving that showing off a little skin is seasonless. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2022 Bra reduces the bustline up to one inch, so your clothes fit even better, regardless of your bra size. —

Diana Tsui, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023 Most importantly, this bra also shapes the bustline while contouring to the body for a fit that can’t be beat. —

Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023 For her top, Kylie went with a ribbed, scoop-neck crop top that ends right under her bustline. —

Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 25 Oct. 2022 With the back of the dress unzipped, Reed lowered what should have been its bustline to the level of his waist. —

Piczo, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021 This suit, which comes in three colors to flatter a variety of skin tones, features flattering lines, a soft cup bra insert for support, and a ruffled bustline that adds a flirty touch to a classic silhouette. —

Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020 To add size to your bustline without pinup cleavage, look for tops that have something extra going on. —

Glamour, 11 Apr. 2019 See More

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