bodice

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The costume, which consists of a bodice placed over a boned skirt fitted with a farthingale -- a kind of padded roll that provides volume at the hips -- is part of the sale's "Remarkable" section.

From Barron's

The show opened with a series of violet, green and silver sequined tops in a 1920s style -- reproductions of a bodice designed by early 20th-century French designer Paul Poiret who Anderson namechecked as inspiration.

From Barron's

The bodice was a deep-green silk embroidered with gold thread, and fitted snugly around her waist.

From Literature

Meanwhile, Harrison, who has modeled in campaigns for J. Crew and Topshop, wore a bodice and trousers with a sheer overlay on top.

From Los Angeles Times

“We found a beaded fabric, cut the beads off and repurposed them on the bodice to make them match perfectly,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times