Spaghetti strap
A spaghetti strap (also called noodle strap[1]) is a very thin shoulder strap used to support[2] clothing, while providing minimal shoulder straps over otherwise bare shoulders. It is commonly used in garments such as swimwear, camisoles, crop tops, brassieres, sundresses, cocktail dresses, and evening gowns, so-named for its resemblance to the thin pasta strings called spaghetti.
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Spaghetti straps may not meet some dress codes. For example, they are not welcome at Ascot Racecourse.[3] as well as in traditionalists societies like Saudi Arabia or Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
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References[]
- ^ Mandira Bedi (October 25, 2013). "I Have Got Readymade Noodle Straps Blouses Which I Am Selling". Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Definition of spaghetti strap". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Charlie Teather (26 April 2019). "Ascot's strict dress code welcomes jumpsuits (but thin straps are off the menu!)". Glamour. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
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- Clothing stubs
- Parts of clothing
- 1990s fashion
- Undergarments
- Metaphors referring to spaghetti