open-bust leotard
A type of leotard that became popular in the 1980s as part of the aerobics fashion craze at the time.
It does not cover the chest and instead only features straps that come up from the waist to the shoulders, similar to a slingshot swimsuit with a leotard bottom. This type of leotard is also always sleeveless. It is intended to be worn with a shirt or two (often a crop top or bandeau) above and/or beneath it.
This differs from breastless leotard which is a type of lingerie or erotic-wear intended to leave the breasts exposed, and is usually cut differently (sometimes omitting the straps altogether or combining them into a halterneck).
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