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Definitions from WordNet

Noun bodice has 1 sense
  1. bodice - part of a dress above the waist
    --1 is a kind of
    top
    --1 is a part of dress, frock
    --1 has part: plastron

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Bodices

Description:

A bodice refers to the upper part of a dress or garment that covers the torso, specifically the waist to the shoulders. It is typically fitted and often worn by women.

Senses:

1. Noun - Women's clothing:

In the context of fashion, a bodice is a piece of women's clothing that represents the upper portion of a dress or garment, usually tailored to fit tightly and accentuate the curves of the torso.

Example sentence: She wore a stunning dress with an intricately embroidered bodice.

2. Noun - Historical garment:

A bodice can also refer to a historical garment, worn by women in the past, which covers the upper body and is often laced or buttoned up the front.

Example sentence: The dress displayed at the museum showcased an exquisite Victorian-era bodice.

Usages:

1. Fashion:

Bodices are commonly found in various types of dresses, gowns, and traditional attire, adding elegance and emphasizing the feminine silhouette.

Example sentence: The wedding gown featured a lace bodice and a flowing satin skirt.

2. Period dramas and historical reenactments:

Actresses often wear character-specific bodices when portraying historical figures or for period dramas, depicting the fashion of a particular era.

Example sentence: The actress wore an authentic Renaissance-style bodice for her role as a noblewoman.

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