Meaning of overbodice | Babel Free
Definitions
A garment that fits over the bodice of a woman's outfit and lets a part of the bodice show.
Examples
“Anyway, the bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, with a silver lace overbodice.”
“Due to the unstructured fit of the dress, there are no fastenings apart from press⟳ studs that close⟳ the sides of the overbodice.”
“By 1876 dresses were shaped in a Princess line (with an all-in-one princess petticoat), often with a cuirasse overbodice.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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