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Definition of spaghetti strap

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

Spaghetti strap dress

Example of a spaghetti strap dress, from BCBG.

Cynthia Nellis
Definition: Spaghetti straps on a dress are very thin pieces of fabric resembling the pasta noodle. Found on everything from sundresses to after five dresses, the spaghetti strap is a feminine way to show off bare shoulders and arms.
Pronunciation: spa-getti
Also Known As: thin straps

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