shoulder straps

Bag's upper loops

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

On dresses, tank tops, and bras, they keep the garment in place: She adjusted her shoulder strap.

On backpacks and bags, they distribute weight across the shoulders.

Military shoulder straps display insignia indicating rank.

Related

tank top · lingerie · adjustable · elastic · slip · camisole · overalls · harness · rifle sling · rucksack · gym bag · snug · digging · cutting in · sliding · falling down · tightening · lacy

Categories
Opposites
support/fastening location

shoulder strapswaist belt

Strap around the midsection

waistband · hip belt · elastic waistband · ankle straps · neck strap

garment style/coverage

shoulder strapsstrapless

Lacking shoulder bands

tube top · bandeau · off-the-shoulder · bustier · one-shoulder

Family

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

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G