unbuttoned
adjective
un·but·toned
ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊnd 
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: not under constraint : free and unrestricted in action and expression
the musicians' unbuttoned energy
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
In the photos shared Wednesday, Brittany wears all white — white jeans, a lacy white bra and white shirt, top and pants unbuttoned to display the bump.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Pair of Glasses Shemar Moore keeps it casual in a backward cap and unbuttoned shirt while on Jennifer Hudson's talk show in Burbank, California, on Jan. 23.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
In early January, Brittany shared a series of photos on her Instagram wearing a pair of unbuttoned white jeans that showcased her growing bump.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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unbuttoned
adjective
un·but·toned
ˌən-ˈbət-ᵊnd
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: free and unrestricted in action or expression
the musician's unbuttoned energy
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