bodice
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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
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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
Instead of the floor-length gown, this glamour shot showed Perry sporting the wet-hair look and a dress with a bodice resembling tarnished metal and a floral skirt.
From Los Angeles Times
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