unconstructed

[ uhn-kuhn-struhk-tid ]

/ ˌʌn kənˈstrʌk tɪd /

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adjective

(of clothing) made with little or no padding, interfacing, or lining, so as to fit loosely or softly on the body.

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Origin of unconstructed

First recorded in 1965–70; un-¹ + construct + -ed²