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: a decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of stitching
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Thanks to the striped print, the shirring isn’t as obvious.
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Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
There’s an adjustable self-tie bowknot, elastic shirring, and V-neck, square neck, or off-the-shoulder style options.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
Her hand is undeniably romantic and feminine, as evidenced by the intricate but not overworked shirring and draping in her spring collection.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2023
Her outré garb does still incorporate some utilitarian basics of an in-office uniform: elastic shirring for movement and abridged sleeves.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023
The shirring design on the front and flexible fabric provide a shaping silhouette, while adjustable straps give you the right fit.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
The crisscross shirring is a fun detail that also provides a torso-slimming effect.
—Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022
To that end, the new OCBD features an unfused, unlined collar and cuffs, as well as a seven-button front, a straight box pleat, and six-pleat shirring at the cuffs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
The menswear effect is softened with a bit of drapery, like a twist at the neck or shirring at the hips.
—Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
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Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
There’s an adjustable self-tie bowknot, elastic shirring, and V-neck, square neck, or off-the-shoulder style options.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
Her hand is undeniably romantic and feminine, as evidenced by the intricate but not overworked shirring and draping in her spring collection.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2023
Her outré garb does still incorporate some utilitarian basics of an in-office uniform: elastic shirring for movement and abridged sleeves.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023
The shirring design on the front and flexible fabric provide a shaping silhouette, while adjustable straps give you the right fit.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
The crisscross shirring is a fun detail that also provides a torso-slimming effect.
—Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022
To that end, the new OCBD features an unfused, unlined collar and cuffs, as well as a seven-button front, a straight box pleat, and six-pleat shirring at the cuffs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
The menswear effect is softened with a bit of drapery, like a twist at the neck or shirring at the hips.
—Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
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“Shirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirring. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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shirring
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shirr·ing
ˈshər-iŋ 
: a decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of stitching
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