bodice
/ˈbɑdɪs/
noun
- The upper part of a dress or other piece of clothing that covers the body from the shoulders to the waist.
- The dress had a fitted bodice with delicate lace sleeves.
- The tailor adjusted the bodice to make it more comfortable.
- She chose a gown with a beaded bodice for the formal event.
- A woman's close-fitting undergarment worn over the upper body, often laced up the front or back, similar to a corset.
- She wore a simple linen bodice beneath her wool dress.
- In historical films, actresses often wear a stiff bodice under their costumes.
- The bodice was laced tightly to create a slim silhouette.
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