shoulder-straps

Backpack holding loops

Shoulder-straps are straps that pass over the shoulders to hold up a garment or support a load.

They appear on dresses, bras, overalls, backpacks, and military uniforms.

On uniforms, shoulder-straps often display insignia of rank: The colonel's shoulder-straps bore silver eagles.

undergarments

bra

Chest support garment

slip · adjustable · elastic · spaghetti · halter · racerback · convertible · strapless · underwire · support

formal-attire

suspenders

Shoulder straps for trousers

  • bracesDental alignment devices
  • tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
  • trousersBifurcated lower-body garment

button · clip-on · leather · elastic · menswear · tailored · vintage · haberdashery · waistband · dress pants

backpacks

rucksack

Bag carried on shoulders

adjustable · buckle · load-bearing · frame · hip belt · school bag · camping · trekking · cushioned · weight distribution

military

epaulettes

Ornamental shoulder insignia

webbing · harness · tactical · load-bearing · kit · infantry · parade · dress uniform · combat · fatigues

Opposites
body placement of fastening/support

shoulder-strapswaist belt

Strap around the midsection

waistband · hip belt · belt · sash · cummerbund

garment support mechanism

shoulder-strapsstrapless

Lacking shoulder bands

bandeau · tube top · halter neck · off-the-shoulder · bustier

Family

shoulder, shoulders, shouldered, shouldering, strap, straps, strapped, strapping, unstrapped

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G