How to Use bodice in a Sentence

bodice

noun
  • Hot glue white trim across the bodice for the shell sash.
    Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2018
  • The corset dress was laced from her bodice all the way down her legs.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The dirndl consists of a bodice, blouse, full skirt and apron.
    Gere Goble, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2022
  • What’s a girl got to do to get her bodice ripped around here?
    K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The way the knotted bodice creates a bow-like effect at the top.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The bodice of her dress has a deep V neckline with cutouts on the sides of her top rib.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The best part is that the bodice is all Swarovski crystals.
    New York Times, 16 May 2018
  • The gown had a white base with gold and forest green bows across its bodice.
    Time, 6 Jan. 2020
  • The fabric is too thick for this weather, the bodice too tight.
    Seija Rankin, EW.com, 25 June 2020
  • The actress topped off the eye-catching look with a green bodice and chic hat.
    Carolina Gonzales, Houston Chronicle, 24 June 2018
  • The bodice had a high scoop neckline and cap sleeves and the skirt extended to a chapel train.
    Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2022
  • For the shoot, Fox wore a white corset maxi dress with frilly lace trim and lace-up details on the bodice.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2023
  • The train of the dress swirled around her feet, and the bodice was embellished with lace detail.
    ELLE, 10 Apr. 2022
  • At the Saturday event, Khloé wore a bright blue minidress with sheer cutouts on the bodice.
    Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 24 Mar. 2022
  • However, the beading on the bodice and skirt of the dress remain.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Mar. 2018
  • The bodice and skirt of the burnout gown were slashed with sheer, see-through panels of black mesh fabric.
    Seventeen, 25 May 2023
  • Matching the vintage feel of the bra, the long-sleeve dress has boning in the bodice, which runs down Kylie's chest.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The dress was made of satin with extensive lace appliques on the bodice and skirt.
    Christina Prignano, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2018
  • On the bodice, the creature’s head and horn are formed with twisted tulle and gold bullion.
    Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 10 May 2018
  • Large bows adorn the top of the fitted bodice, which features a single strap.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 9 May 2022
  • The dress has a flattering bodice, a flowy skirt, and a flirty tie-back.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Place the star stencil just below the middle of the bodice and lightly brush black paint around the edges.
    Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2018
  • The humble bodice winks at me, rolls over Sarah’s shoulders and plunges straight down to her waist.
    Karen Stabiner, New York Times, 17 May 2018
  • The bodice cinches at the waist to give you a bit of definition.
    Sanah Faroke, Southern Living, 24 June 2021
  • The dress’s dazzling bodice has a metallic glint, as if it was spun from strands of 22-karat gold.
    Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Randolph’s gown was a dream with pink ruching at the bodice and black ruching at the waist.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Donna was dressed in skintight striped red pants and a starry bodice.
    Daniel Mason, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2020
  • The gown's fitted bodice was pleated in the front, while the skirt split into a deep V-shaped leg slit.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 10 June 2022
  • The bodice featured a sleeveless look with sculptural detailing.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Inspired by Grace Kelly, the design featured a full skirt contrasted with a delicate bodice featuring a mock neck and long sleeves.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025

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