bandeau

Hair-holding fabric strip

A bandeau is a narrow band worn around the head or as a strapless top covering the bust.

The headband sense is older and more formal; the clothing sense dominates contemporary usage: She wore a bandeau under her sheer blouse.

Plural: bandeaux or bandeaus.

garment

strapless

Lacking shoulder bands

halterneck · bodice · swimwear · lingerie · undergarment · jersey · knit · cotton · spandex · lycra

style

strapless

Lacking shoulder bands

seamless · smooth · clean · simple · unadorned · understated · fitted · snug · supportive · wireless

headwear

sweatband

Absorbent forehead strip

tiara · diadem · crown · snood · coif · fillet · circlet

fashion

chic

Tasteful, current flair

summer · casual · resort · poolside · beachwear · festival · bohemian · vintage · retro · contemporary

Categories
Opposites
coverage and structure

bandeaulongline bra

Brassiere with elongated band

underwire bra · corset · push-up bra · sports bra · bustier

headwear formality

bandeaucrown

Sovereign's ornamental headpiece

tiara · fascinator · wedding veil · pillbox hat · turban

Phrases
Family

banded, bandeaus, bandeaux

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG