Bustiers
A bustier is a form-fitting bodice designed to shape the upper torso and support the bust. It is typically more structured than a standard top but less restrictive than a full corset, and it can be worn as lingerie or as outerwear. Modern bustiers often feature built-in cups or a bra-like support, boning for shape, and closures such as a front busk or back hooks, lacing, or a combination of methods.
Construction and design elements commonly include steel or plastic boning, adjustable or elastic side panels, and
Styles and variations encompass strapless and strapped versions, corset-like basques, longline bustiers that extend over the
History and usage context: bustiers have roots in late 19th-century corsetry and evolved through the 20th century