Sequin
noun
A small shiny disk sewn as one of many onto clothing for decoration.
Her dress shimmered with thousands of tiny sequins
Often appears as...
- sequin dress
- sequin trousers
noun
An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey.
He paid two sequins for the loaf of bread
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A small shiny disk sewn as one of many onto clothing for decoration.
Her dress shimmered with thousands of tiny sequins
Often appears as...
- sequin dress
- sequin trousers
noun
An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey.
He paid two sequins for the loaf of bread
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Element
Sequin is often used to describe clothing items that are shiny and eye-catching, ideal for parties and celebrations.
She wore a sequin jacket to the New Year's Eve party.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Description
Use 'sequin' to give readers a clear picture of sparkle and shine when describing an object or outfit.
His tie was adorned with sequins that caught the light brilliantly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Clothing
Sequins can be used on accessories, décor, and other items, not just on clothing.
She accessorized her outfit with a sequin-clad clutch.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Element
Sequin is often used to describe clothing items that are shiny and eye-catching, ideal for parties and celebrations.
She wore a sequin jacket to the New Year's Eve party.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Description
Use 'sequin' to give readers a clear picture of sparkle and shine when describing an object or outfit.
His tie was adorned with sequins that caught the light brilliantly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Clothing
Sequins can be used on accessories, décor, and other items, not just on clothing.
She accessorized her outfit with a sequin-clad clutch.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Element
Sequin is often used to describe clothing items that are shiny and eye-catching, ideal for parties and celebrations.
She wore a sequin jacket to the New Year's Eve party.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Description
Use 'sequin' to give readers a clear picture of sparkle and shine when describing an object or outfit.
His tie was adorned with sequins that caught the light brilliantly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Clothing
Sequins can be used on accessories, décor, and other items, not just on clothing.
She accessorized her outfit with a sequin-clad clutch.
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Video examples
Building social capital...
and horns marching in their feathered sequin glory to get us simultaneously laughing and weeping but in all seriousness what is it about this medium that so easily tugs at our emotional core it's the magical togetherness it's
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Jessi Arrington: Wearing...
We should be able to rock anything we want to rock. Thank you. A universal truth -- five words for Gold sequins go with everything.
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Polar Bear Encounter PIPE...
with the sequins in the can the crew were able to relax but not for long
Video examples
Building social capital...
and horns marching in their feathered sequin glory to get us simultaneously laughing and weeping but in all seriousness what is it about this medium that so easily tugs at our emotional core it's the magical togetherness it's
Video examples
Jessi Arrington: Wearing...
We should be able to rock anything we want to rock. Thank you. A universal truth -- five words for Gold sequins go with everything.
Video examples
Polar Bear Encounter PIPE...
with the sequins in the can the crew were able to relax but not for long
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Hennessy Carolina
American Entertainer
My favorite holiday look would be either red velvet or sequins. That's always gonna be my go-to for a holiday look! It's a classic; it always works. It goes perfect with the occasion and the weather. It's a feel.
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Ashley Nell Tipton
American Designer
I encourage women to wear color, wear stripes, wear sequins - just wear what makes you feel confident and strong. If it looks good and fits well, you'll look great and feel great, too.
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Gemma Collins
English Celebrity
I think why I am such a success in regards to my shows, is I don't give you an impression that my world's all rose tinted glasses, candy floss, sequins and glitter.
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Kate Garraway
English Journalist
You don't always have to opt for a dress on a night out - a sequin pencil skirt can be far more chic.
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Emma Kenney
American Actress
Nothing sounds worse than having to be surrounded by people you don't like in a sequined dress.
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Esther Williams
American Actress
I was all in gold sequins for Million Dollar Mermaid, 50 feet in the air.
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Sienna Miller
American Actress
I quite love sequins; I think it's the drag queen in me.
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Edith Head
American Designer
Some people need sequins, others don't.
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Nathan Chen
American Athlete
I genuinely dislike sequins.
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Karrueche Tran
American Actress
I hate sequins!
Quote examples
Hennessy Carolina
American Entertainer
My favorite holiday look would be either red velvet or sequins. That's always gonna be my go-to for a holiday look! It's a classic; it always works. It goes perfect with the occasion and the weather. It's a feel.
Quote examples
Ashley Nell Tipton
American Designer
I encourage women to wear color, wear stripes, wear sequins - just wear what makes you feel confident and strong. If it looks good and fits well, you'll look great and feel great, too.
Quote examples
Gemma Collins
English Celebrity
I think why I am such a success in regards to my shows, is I don't give you an impression that my world's all rose tinted glasses, candy floss, sequins and glitter.
Quote examples
Kate Garraway
English Journalist
You don't always have to opt for a dress on a night out - a sequin pencil skirt can be far more chic.
Quote examples
Emma Kenney
American Actress
Nothing sounds worse than having to be surrounded by people you don't like in a sequined dress.
Quote examples
Esther Williams
American Actress
I was all in gold sequins for Million Dollar Mermaid, 50 feet in the air.
Quote examples
Sienna Miller
American Actress
I quite love sequins; I think it's the drag queen in me.
Quote examples
Edith Head
American Designer
Some people need sequins, others don't.
Quote examples
Nathan Chen
American Athlete
I genuinely dislike sequins.
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Karrueche Tran
American Actress
I hate sequins!
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