ruche

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Oprah Winfrey made a red carpet appearance in a ruche nude chiffon frock from Vera Wang.

From Forbes • Feb. 22, 2015

In a few days, the ruche was depopulated.

From The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals by Weir, James

The slipper is trimmed all round with a ruche of green silk ribbon three-fifths of an inch wide, pleated in double box pleats.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

And Clara laid the delicate flowers among the blonde behind, where the effect was unmarred by the over-red cheeks, and nothing but a soft ruche lay over the dark hair in front.

From Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 5 Jimmy's Cruise in the Pinafore, Etc. by Alcott, Louisa May

Charlotte held up the bonnet of fine Dunstable straw, flaring in front, and trimmed under the brim with a delicate lace ruche and a wreath of feathery white flowers.

From Pembroke A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins