Bodice — A bodice is an article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist. The term comes from pair of bodies (because the garment was originally made in two pieces that fastened together, frequently by lacing).In common usage,… … Wikipedia
bodice — /bod is/, n. 1. a usually fitted vest or wide, lace up girdle worn by women over a dress or blouse, esp. a cross laced, sleeveless outer garment covering the waist and bust, common in peasant dress. 2. the part of a woman s dress covering the… … Universalium
bodice — bod•ice [[t]ˈbɒd ɪs[/t]] n. 1) clo the part of a woman s dress covering the body above the waistline 2) clo a woman s cross laced, sleeveless outer garment covering the waist and bust, common in peasant dress 3) Obs. stays or a corset • Etymology … From formal English to slang
bodice — /ˈbɒdəs / (say boduhs) noun 1. the fitted upper part of or body of a woman s dress. 2. an undergarment covering the upper part of the body, usually of a warm material, worn by very young girls. 3. a woman s laced outer garment covering the waist… …
History of brassieres — The history of the bra is inextricably intertwined with the social history of the status of women, including the evolution of fashion and changing views of the body.At various times since recorded history women have used a variety of garments and … Wikipedia
corsage — noun Etymology: French, bust, bodice, from Old French, bust, from cors body, from Latin corpus Date: 1830 1. the waist or bodice of a dress 2. an arrangement of flowers worn as a fashion accessory … New Collegiate Dictionary
corsage — /kawr sahzh /, n. 1. a small bouquet worn at the waist, on the shoulder, on the wrist, etc., by a woman. 2. the body or waist of a dress; bodice. [1475 85; < MF: bodily shape (later: bust, bodice, corsage), equiv. to cors body ( < L corpus) + age … Universalium
corsage — cor•sage [[t]kɔrˈsɑʒ[/t]] n. a small bouquet worn at the waist, on the shoulder, etc., by a woman • Etymology: 1475–85; < MF: bodily shape (later: bust, bodice, corsage) =cors body (< L corpus) + age age … From formal English to slang
Corset — A drawing of a luxury hourglass corset from 1878, featuring a busk fastening at the front and lacing at the back A corset is a garment worn to hold and shape the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the… … Wikipedia
Undergarment — Underwear redirects here. For other uses, see Underwear (disambiguation). Women s panties or knickers … Wikipedia
