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Poem to Phyllis, congratulating her on the becomingness of her Easter hat.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2019

Colours and fabrics are decided upon, all tested for becomingness under the bunched electric lights, which mimic the strong light of the stage.

From Confessions of an Opera Singer by Howard, Kathleen

Much as she disliked the idea of Blue Bonnet's putting up her hair, she could not deny the becomingness of it.

From Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's by Goss, John

Besides, the extreme becomingness of your toilet altogether disarmed me.

From Molly Bawn by Hamilton, Margaret Wolfe

The anticipation was fulfilled next day by the completion of a shirt waist so striking in design and fit that even John noticed its beauty and becomingness and acknowledged that the chart was "no humbug."

From Clover and Blue Grass by Hall, Eliza Calvert