Overbodice

Quick meaning: Overbodice is a noun meaning A garment that fits over the bodice of a woman's outfit and lets a part of the bodice show.

Meaning

A garment that fits over the bodice of a woman's outfit and lets a part of the bodice show.

Example Sentences

Anyway, the bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, with a silver lace overbodice.

By 1876 dresses were shaped in a Princess line (with an all-in-one princess petticoat), often with a cuirasse overbodice.

Due to the unstructured fit of the dress, there are no fastenings apart from press studs that close the sides of the overbodice.

Word Forms

• overbodices

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bodice, underbodice, overgarment, boddice, overrobe, overdress.

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