Description : Typically, an item of women's underwear or lingerie, although a bustier can be worn in place of a blouse in some circumstances. A bustier is skintight and shorter variation on a basque - it reaches down only to the ribs or the waist. Its primary purpose is to push up the bust by tightening against the upper midriff and forcing the breasts to move up, while gently shaping the waist.
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Preferred fabrics : Bustiers come in many different fabrics - velvet, cotton, leather, silk, Lycra, denim, PVC, urethane, etc.
Construction : Modern bustiers are often made with mesh panels rather than boning. The classic bustier is usually strapless. Bustiers are traditionally tightened at the back via zig-zag lacing (lace, string, leather or ribbon), hook and eye closures and/or zippers. Many bustiers are now, however, made with front closures for easy access.
Garment Care : Bustiers require special handling due to the boning of the garment. Never throw a bustier in the washing machine; gently wash your bustier by hand and allow it to air dry. Occasionally a bustier will have boning that can be removed; if this is the case, remove the boning before cleaning.
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Uses worldwide : The bustier is a multi-purpose garment and doubles as a push-up bra for inner wear and as a camisole for outer wear. The bustier can also be worn as a half-slip under diaphanous upper garments if a bold display of the belly is not desired. The strapless bustier is also often a good choice as underwear or support for a strapless dress or gown.
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Alternate names : bustière, merry widow, long-line bra
Related or similar garments : bra, camisole, basque, corset
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