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ruched

  • a word derived from ruche.
    ruche
    noun
    a strip of pleated lace, net, muslin, or other material for trimming or finishing a dress, as at the collar or sleeves.

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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

Then the masks came off and the evening wear and famous faces appeared: in primary shades of taffeta and silk, ruched, woven and swagged.

From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2022

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