strapless

[ strap-lis ]

adjective

1. without a strap or straps.
2. designed and made without shoulder straps:

   a strapless evening gown; a strapless bra.

strapless

/ ˈstræplɪs /

adjective

1. (of a woman's formal dress, brassiere, etc) without straps over the shoulders

Word History and Origins

Origin of strapless¹

First recorded in 1840–50; strap + -less

Example Sentences

Her uniform—strapless white bra, blue jeans, suspenders, and fiery red mohawk—evokes the era of Desperately Seeking Susan.

From The Daily Beast

She was wearing a strapless, pale yellow dress with embroidered flowers.

From The Daily Beast

“There are many after-hours events where you can show off your halter, strapless shirt or dress, or mini-skirt,” Royer wrote.

From The Daily Beast

And he gave them strapless gowns that swaddled the body instead of showing it off.

From The Daily Beast

Her upper-body-only performance does, however, enable her to wear the first strapless tutus in dance history.

From The Daily Beast

Her strapless gown didn't fit her, nor anybody within twenty pounds of her weight.

From Project Gutenberg

The orchestra began the refrain of a popular song and the guest vocalist appeared wearing a white strapless evening gown.

From Project Gutenberg