ruche
noun
a strip of pleated lace, net, muslin, or other material for trimming or finishing a dress, as at the collar or sleeves.
ruched
-
a word derived from
ruche.
Example Sentences
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The runway featured a new highly bleached denim, a series of filmy, ruched dresses, and a creative take on sweaters, with long sleeves worn tied around the neck like a scarf.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
Malala Yousafzai arrived in a shimmering silver Ralph Lauren gown with ruched waist.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2023
For Refaeli: a pastel-pink designer dress with a ruched bodice; for Walter: a boxy polo, Salvation Army tie, and eczema.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith also went with green, a deeper shade with a huge ruched train done by Glenn Martens for Gaultier.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 27, 2022
The beaded straps form a V-neckline that leads to a ruched bodice and pleated skirt.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
