accordion pleats

British  

plural noun

1. tiny knife pleats

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Example Sentences

One of two major Lebanese designers staging couture shows in Paris, alongside Eli Saab, Murad took out the silk bandeaus, embellishments and long silk gowns whose accordion pleats swept the floor for a retro, confident and sexy display that riffed on piracy.

From Seattle Times

Accordion pleats created a cape-like effect on a tightly fitted dress, layered with lace.

From Seattle Times

In accordion pleats and intricate appliqué, Cate Blanchett wore a bullet bra with butterfly wings.

From Slate

Photographer Ashley Noelle records Los Angeles for posterity with a large view camera — the old-fashioned-looking kind with the accordion pleats known as a bellows.

From Los Angeles Times

With white faux suspenders appliquéd over a gray rib-knit crewneck T-shirt bodice, Public School’s Aislyn short-sleeve dress has a lower skirt of white and navy crepe accordion pleats.

From Los Angeles Times