dress shield

(Clothing & Fashion) a fabric pad worn under the armpits or attached to the armhole of a garment to prevent sweat from showing on or staining the clothing

dress′ shield`

a shield for the underarm of a woman's dress, blouse, etc.

[1880–85]

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The line includes tape strips in larger sizes and shapes, dress shields for underarm protection, breath mints, facial oil blotting sheets, clear bra straps and clear bra clips, in addition to reusable nipple concealers and breast enhancers.

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Dress shields, armed guard at breastwork, a hard mail covering.

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Chevy Chase, 1987-88: In 1988, he told viewers that Cher ``has decided against the wardrobe of just the dress shields and odor eaters and is going for the full body covering.