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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For the event in Paris, de Armas opted for a strapless black and white Louis Vuitton dress with a black bustier top with a white skirt, which had handmade silk flower petals embroidered onto it.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
The silver gown acted like one shimmering sheath with hundreds of rulers joining together to create a plunging bustier and form-fitting dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 May 2025
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Parker and Knight go back to Marino, who’s lounging in her hotel suite in a robe and lace bustier.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 May 2025
All details ranging from the sensual neckline to the gown’s lovely train and bustier section point to the designer’s longstanding codes.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
The silver gown acted like one shimmering sheath with hundreds of rulers joining together to create a plunging bustier and form-fitting dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 May 2025
Wilmer Valderrama teases big death in 'NCIS' season 22 finale
'NCIS' recap: McGee's pursuit of LaRoche pushes him to breaking point
Parker and Knight go back to Marino, who’s lounging in her hotel suite in a robe and lace bustier.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 May 2025
All details ranging from the sensual neckline to the gown’s lovely train and bustier section point to the designer’s longstanding codes.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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