A bustier is a close-fitting woman's top or style of lingerie. A bustier normally doesn't have either sleeves or straps and is similar to a corset with a lighter support. A bustier could be a form of push-up bra.
A bustier is a form-fitting woman's top usually worn as a type of undergarment. The main goal of a bustier is to give a woman more cleavage by pushing up the bust. It does this by tightening up the midriff area and making the breasts go up while it also gives the waistline a trimmer look. It is designed somewhat like a corset, but is usually more comfortable and not as restrictive. A longer version of a bustier that smoothes a woman's entire waist area is called a basque.
A bustier comes down to the wearer's ribs or waistline. In the past, they were made with boning, but a modern bustier is instead made with mesh panels. It's meant to support the breasts and give more cleavage and smooth the waistline to give a better look to clothing worn over it.
A bustier can be found in many different styles and colours, and is usually associated with being provocative and sexy. It can be decorated with lace or other adornments. Depending on the style, it can be worn as either and undergarment or as a regular piece of clothing. Those worn as an outer piece of clothing are made of a thicker material and are more fashionable in their styles and colours.
Those worn under clothing are usually made of a type of fabric that is satin or silky to the touch so that they are comfortable to wear. They can be anything from sheer to heavier fabric, depending on their use.
A bustier is sized according to a woman's bra size, not like a corset. Some also have attached suspenders to hold stocking. They can be either practical and comfortable or very risqu and sexy, depending on what the wearer desires.
A bustier is basically a bra with an added torso section. Since they are strapless, they work great under a strapless dress or top. Other fabric choices can include cotton or cotton blends, and these are easy to clean and maintain.
All in all, a bustier is a versatile piece of clothing that women can wear either under their clothing to boost up the bust line or as a sexy top that combines a bra and a longer torso area.
