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

A ruche of moss roses at the hem of the skirt and on the bodice.

From The Evolution of Fashion by Gardiner, Florence Mary

The ruche was also adopted by chancellors, notaries and scribes as their official mark.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various

A cluster of tea-rosebuds at the bosom, and a ruche, reconciled Meg to the display of her pretty white shoulders, and a pair of high-heeled blue silk boots satisfied the last wish of her heart.

From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Alcott, Louisa May

This saved me time enough to go to the Delano Mansion, restore my strength with food, and put on my cap and ruche.

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe