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overbodice en · NOUN

Etymology

From over- + bodice.

Meanings

1. A garment that fits over the bodice of a woman's outfit and lets a part of the bodice show.
   • Due to the unstructured fit of the dress, there are no fastenings apart from press studs that close the sides of the overbodice. 2017, Ciara Phipps, Claire Reed, Making Vintage Wedding Dresses: Inspiring Timeless Style:
   • Anyway, the bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, with a silver lace overbodice. 2013, Alice Duncan, Ancient Spirits:
   • By 1876 dresses were shaped in a Princess line (with an all-in-one princess petticoat), often with a cuirasse overbodice. 2019, Fashion: The Definitive Visual Guide, DK, page 200:

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