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bodice Definition

bod·ice (bädis)

noun

  1. the upper part of a woman's dress
  2. a kind of vest formerly worn over a blouse or dress by women or girls, usually laced in front
  3. Archaic a corset

Etymology: altered < bodies, pl. of body, in obs. sense of “part of dress above the waist”

bodice Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • dress: The bodice of the dress was trimmed to correspond.

Converse of object

  • dart: Rounded neckline with 3/4 length sleeves, darted bodice with overlapping shaped seam, decorated with two big pale blue buttons.
  • bone: With bridal design, the sky is the limit - from boned bodices to velvet fur trimmed coats the scope for creativity is huge.
  • fit: It has an empireline fitted bodice with double straps, bust darts and contrasting chevron striped design.
  • have: The finale outfit had a denim bodice with a gathered ball gown style tulle skirt.
  • wear: I wear a yellow bodice borrowed from the painter.
  • include: This included loose bodices, ankle-length pantaloons and a dress cut to above the knee.

Adjective modifier

  • strapless: Strapless white zibeline corset bodice with satin ribbon laces to fasten back.
  • fitted: Fit: Fitted bodice, neat waist, perfect for smoothing curves!
  • tight: Tight bodice, long flowing, jagged edge skirt, long sleeved.
  • black: How the full white sleeves of the women shine, in contrast with their short black bodices!
  • different: A woman then used her dress for Court Presentation after marriage, usually with a different bodice.
  • sleeveless: Sleeveless bodice darted at the bust and at the waist front and back.

Modifies a noun

  • ripper: The ribald humor, the overuse of which might potentially have ruined this bodice ripper, is also kept in check.
  • tie: Important Note: Please be aware that the dress does not have a lace bodice tie to the front as the picture stipulates.

Noun used with modifier

  • lace: Important Note: Please be aware that the dress does not have a lace bodice tie to the front as the picture stipulates.
  • liberty: We move to Eastern Avenue, Arbourthorne and it's leather leggings, liberty bodices and black patent ankle straps.
  • polkadot: In soft bright red an £ 42.00 Empireline 70's white a-line dress with polkadot bodice Sweet 70's summer dress by Spinney.
  • corset: Strapless white zibeline corset bodice with satin ribbon laces to fasten back.
  • empireline: Contrasting navy blue and white cotton polkadot empireline bodice decorated with orange, yellow and green flower bouquets.

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