adornment

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This was around the time that anti-feminine feminism faded into Third Wave reassessments of girly adornment.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

The conspicuous consumption in “The Queen of Sparkle” section includes her diamond brooch and pendant, and her jewelry chest, made by Martin Carlin in 1770, whose adornment of Sèvres porcelain set a trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

And then with the hair adornment, you have the alligator, you have honey bees.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

He really was a meaningless adornment, like hood adornment.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2024

“Put your hair in the front like this in the portrait. Undo the braids and leave it loose. A woman’s hair is her greatest adornment, a way to present femininity without being immodest.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu