Spaghetti strap

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.

Groomsman in black tie and bridesmaid in evening gown with spaghetti straps.

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.