A spaghetti strap (also called noodle strap) is a very thin

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used to support clothing, while providing minimal shoulder straps over otherwise bare shoulders. It is commonly used in garments such as

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s, brassieres, sundresses,

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es, and

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s, so-named for its resemblance to the thin pasta strings called ''

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Dress codes

Spaghetti straps may not meet some dress codes. For example, they are not welcome at

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as well as in traditionalist societies like

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