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Abustier (UK:/ˈbuːstieɪ,ˈbʌst-/BOO-stee-ay,BUST-ee-ay,US:/buːˈstjeɪ,ˌbuːstiˈeɪ,ˌbʌst-/boo-STYAY,BOO-stee-AY,BUST-ee-AY) orbustiere is aform-fitting garment forwomen traditionally worn aslingerie. Its primary purpose is to push up thebust by tightening against the uppermidriff and forcing the breasts up while gently shaping the waist. Nowadays, it might also be worn as apush-up bra under a low-backed dress or as acamisole for outerwear. The bustier can also be worn as ahalf-slip undersheer upper garments if a bold display of the midriff is not desired.[1]
A bustier resembles abasque, but it is shorter. It reaches down only to the ribs or waist.
Modern bustiers are often made with mesh panels rather than the traditionalboning.
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