- a variation of bodycon.
body-con
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of body-con
C21: shortened from body-conscious
Example Sentences
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The body-con dress is form-fitting and covered in sequins and yet, Charlie is able to run in it and crawl into a laundry cart.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2023
Shoji said this season was inspired by "boundless expression" and has added different silhouettes to his normal body-con repertoire.
From Reuters ● Feb. 13, 2022
Often all in the same garment, spaghetti-strap gown or body-con mini or pantsuit, no matter — all the way down to the claw-heeled shoes.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
Most of the women, despite the men’s inability to see them, show up in the pod with uncomfortable looking body-con dresses, heels, blow-outs and fake eyelashes.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 26, 2020
Koma knows his way around sculptural, body-con dresses, which he designs for his own collection, and which have been worn by everyone from Miley to Rihanna.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2014
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