Getting to Know the Bustier: The Best Choice for Shaping Your Body Silhouette

Abstract

The bustier is a clothing item that has undergone significant development, transforming from traditional underwear into an elegant garment in the world of fashion. A bustier is a garment typically worn as undergarment and shapes the body to enhance its appearance, particularly around the bust and waist. This article comprehensively reviews the evolution of bustier design, from material selection, support structure, ornamental design, to its suitability for various body shapes. The use of the bustier takes into account its versatility. Bustiers are no longer just worn as underwear, but also as tops that can be combined in casual and formal styles, for example, they can be paired with various clothing styles such as skirts, pants, or dresses. Through various literature and current fashion trends, this article also highlights the importance of paying attention to factors such as comfortable materials, appropriate sizing, and aesthetic design in creating the ideal bustier. This study provides an understanding of how the bustier plays a role in creating the desired body silhouette while also being a functional and aesthetic fashion element in the modern fashion industry.