bustline
noun
bust·line
ˈbəs(t)-ˌlīn 
1
: an arbitrary line encircling the fullest part of the bust
2
: body circumference at the bust
Examples of bustline in a Sentence
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The fashion designer’s dress featured a thigh-high slit and cutout beneath the bustline.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Beneath Shields’ bustline, the plain skirt flowed for a refined silhouette, harkening back to formal styles of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
My waistline had filled out to meet my bustline, but not with a discernible bump.
—Emily Holt, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
The bustline had to be taken out, but my seamstress was able to do it quickly and seamlessly.
—Emily Holt, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Along with the white fabric, the dress featured contrasting blue velvet trim on the hemline of the minidress, the bustline and a laced element on the front of the dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
There’s a cutout just below the bustline that adds extra interest, and side seam pockets are handy for small items.
—Shea Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024
For the snapshot, the Skinnygirl mogul stood outdoors wearing a white one-piece that featured laser cutouts along her bustline and hip area.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
The singer’s sleeveless red midi dress included gold embellishments and a single cutout on the bodice beneath Guyton’s bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 1 July 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Beneath Shields’ bustline, the plain skirt flowed for a refined silhouette, harkening back to formal styles of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
My waistline had filled out to meet my bustline, but not with a discernible bump.
—Emily Holt, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
The bustline had to be taken out, but my seamstress was able to do it quickly and seamlessly.
—Emily Holt, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Along with the white fabric, the dress featured contrasting blue velvet trim on the hemline of the minidress, the bustline and a laced element on the front of the dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
There’s a cutout just below the bustline that adds extra interest, and side seam pockets are handy for small items.
—Shea Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024
For the snapshot, the Skinnygirl mogul stood outdoors wearing a white one-piece that featured laser cutouts along her bustline and hip area.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
The singer’s sleeveless red midi dress included gold embellishments and a single cutout on the bodice beneath Guyton’s bustline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 1 July 2024
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“Bustline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustline. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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bustline
noun
bust·line
ˈbəst-ˌlīn
: a line around a woman's body at the bust
also
: the length of this line
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