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The Fashionable History of Bodice
The term bodice is derived from body. One sense of the word body is “the part of a garment covering the body or trunk.” In the 17th and 18th centuries a woman’s corset was often called a “pair of bodies.” The plural bodies, or bodice, was eventually interpreted as a singular. Bodice is now most often used to refer to the upper part of a woman’s dress.
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Examples of bodice in a Sentence
Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
Charlene made a fashion statement in the flare-legged number with diagonal, sheer lace inserts on the bodice, styling her hair in a wispy bob.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
The flattering V-neck bodice and high waistline accentuates your curves, while the flowy skirt provides plenty of breathing room to keep the Southern heat at bay.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2024
My pick is the mesh stomach maxi dress, made in Australia consisting of a jersey fabric with a sheer chiffon bodice.
—Gab Waller, Vogue, 12 June 2024
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“Bodice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodice. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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