bustier
noun
bus·tier
ˌbü-stē-ˈā 
ˌbə-,
-ˈtyā
: a tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a bra or outer garment
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At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model Toni Garrn made a striking appearance in a blue-black bustier dress embroidered with small petals.
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Amy Verner,
Vogue,
6 July 2026
Boosted by a block heel, the shoes were coordinated with her Versace look including a gold bustier, glittering purple shorts and a purple jacket.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 July 2026
Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The simple design featured a bustier top, a thigh-high hemline and a bleeding heart detail on the bodice.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Amy Verner,
Vogue,
6 July 2026
Boosted by a block heel, the shoes were coordinated with her Versace look including a gold bustier, glittering purple shorts and a purple jacket.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 July 2026
Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The simple design featured a bustier top, a thigh-high hemline and a bleeding heart detail on the bodice.
—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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