Bodice
noun
The part of a woman's dress (excluding the sleeves) that is above the waist.
The princess's gown was adorned with sparkling jewels along the bodice.
Often appears as...
- lace bodice
- tight bodice
noun
The part of a woman's dress (excluding the sleeves) that is above the waist.
The princess's gown was adorned with sparkling jewels along the bodice.
Often appears as...
- lace bodice
- tight bodice
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Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Specific
Used primarily in discussions related to fashion or clothing design.
The tailor recommended altering the bodice for a better fit.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Clothing
Often referenced in historical or period contexts, evoking traditional styles.
The costume designer created a bodice that was true to the Victorian era.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Fit
Use 'bodice' to describe the fit or design on the upper part of a dress.
She preferred a bodice that was snug but comfortable.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Specific
Used primarily in discussions related to fashion or clothing design.
The tailor recommended altering the bodice for a better fit.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Clothing
Often referenced in historical or period contexts, evoking traditional styles.
The costume designer created a bodice that was true to the Victorian era.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Fit
Use 'bodice' to describe the fit or design on the upper part of a dress.
She preferred a bodice that was snug but comfortable.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Specific
Used primarily in discussions related to fashion or clothing design.
The tailor recommended altering the bodice for a better fit.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Clothing
Often referenced in historical or period contexts, evoking traditional styles.
The costume designer created a bodice that was true to the Victorian era.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Fit
Use 'bodice' to describe the fit or design on the upper part of a dress.
She preferred a bodice that was snug but comfortable.
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Video examples
C.K. Williams: Poetry...
about healing those even the women, in their best dresses, with beads and sequins sewn on the bodices, even in lipstick and mascara, their hair aflow, could only stand wringing their hands, begging for peace,
Video examples
Gyre: Creating Art From...
we are the second crew to come off the Norseman having to land a little bit further up the coast off the Jew bodice and essentially what we're doing is
Video examples
C.K. Williams: Poetry...
about healing those even the women, in their best dresses, with beads and sequins sewn on the bodices, even in lipstick and mascara, their hair aflow, could only stand wringing their hands, begging for peace,
Video examples
Gyre: Creating Art From...
we are the second crew to come off the Norseman having to land a little bit further up the coast off the Jew bodice and essentially what we're doing is
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Quote examples
Stephen Colbert
American Comedian
Make no mistake: I love women. I'm married to one, I was birthed by one, and I played one in my high school production of 'Romeo and Juliet.' No one else could fit into the bodice.
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Eleanor Tomlinson
English Actress
They always call 'Poldark' a 'bodice-ripper,' but I don't think a single bodice has ever been ripped.
Quote examples
Stephen Colbert
American Comedian
Make no mistake: I love women. I'm married to one, I was birthed by one, and I played one in my high school production of 'Romeo and Juliet.' No one else could fit into the bodice.
Quote examples
Eleanor Tomlinson
English Actress
They always call 'Poldark' a 'bodice-ripper,' but I don't think a single bodice has ever been ripped.
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