Dictionary Definition
pasties n : a pair of adhesive patches worn to
cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
pasties- Plural of pasty
Extensive Definition
Pasties (sing. 'pastie') are adhesive coverings
applied to cover a person's nipples. They vary in size and
are usually not much larger than the person's areola.
The concept of 'pasties' is to reveal as much of
the breast as possible without being entirely topless. Many
erotic
dancers wear them in strip clubs
as required by law. Pasties are usually applied with a special glue
or tape. This is the origin of their name, as they are quite
literally "pasted" onto the nipple.
Pasties are worn by many neo-burlesque
performers. Burlesque pasties
may also feature tassels which hang from the center, performer will
sometimes twirl these as part of a performance.
Some women who choose not to wear a bra wear
pasties to prevent their nipples from protruding visibly through
their shirt.
Pasties in law
The United States Supreme Court held in Erie v. Pap's A. M. that a city ordinance requiring erotic dancers to wear pasties, and a g-string, was constitutional.References
pasties in Japanese: ニプレス
pasties in German: pasties