Spaghetti strap

Very thin shoulder strap used to support women's clothing
Groomsman in black tie and bridesmaid in evening gown with spaghetti straps.

A spaghetti strap (also called a noodle strap) is a very thin shoulder strap used to support[1] 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.

Spaghetti straps are fragile suspenders meant to support a light clothing.[2]

Dress codes

Spaghetti straps may not meet some dress codes. For example, they are not welcome at Ascot Racecourse[3] as well as in traditionalist or societies like Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan.

See also

  • Halterneck
  • Sleeveless shirt

References

  1. ^ "Definition of spaghetti strap". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Freeman, Hadley (2010-08-15). "Don't fall for the spaghetti-strap delusion". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  3. ^ 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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