Definitions

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  • adjective clothing Below the bust.

Etymologies

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under- +‎ bust

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Examples

  • Steampunk Map Corset – This underbust corset is made in Victorian fashion and is sure to catch attention from more than just cartographers.

    Lacing up with the Force - Pink Raygun.com 2010

  • Star Wars Waist Cincher – If you are in love with this underbust cincher, grab it fast.

    Lacing up with the Force - Pink Raygun.com 2010

  • My measurements: almost 32" bust but the measurement is only that big because of how V shaped my ribcage is - I am a 30 or 32 A/AA, almost 27" underbust, 23.5" waist, 31" high hip, 35" low hip, 33" around the tops of both thighs.

    How to Give a Dress - A Dress A Day 2008

  • Square necklines with underbust gathers will get me every time.

    Back Again - A Dress A Day 2007

  • Knee-length shirtdress with pointy collar, vertical back darts, back seam, full buttondown front, underbust gathers at a slightly curved up empire seam, skirt with front princess seams.

    More from the closet - A Dress A Day 2007

  • Square necklines with underbust gathers will get me every time.

    November 2007 2007

  • Fortunately I am not yet that far gone, but when I get my new underbust corset made my better judgment may yet fail.

    obsession Holly 2005

  • I got out the parts and pattern pieces for my new morning underbust corset last night; figure I can make that up in a weekend or so.

    "whatever will I wear?"... Holly 2005

  • I'm also jonesing for a new corset, in the underbust, lingerie style.

    I'm OBSESSED, I tell you Holly 2005

  • Fortunately I am not yet that far gone, but when I get my new underbust corset made my better judgment may yet fail.

    Archive 2005-03-01 Holly 2005

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