Sentence examples for open bodice from inspiring English sources

At the end of the 15th century, men's jackets often had a V-opening allowing for a decorative front-piece, or stomacher, and women's gowns were laced over an open bodice that was also filled in with a stomacher, which could be embroidered, jewelled, or decorated with bows.

She rips open her bodice.

But when the moment came, "she ripped that bodice open," he said.

As portrayed to a red-blooded fare-thee-well by Janet McTeer in the ripping production of "Mary Stuart" at the Apollo Theater here, the title character of Friedrich Schiller's 1800 drama is the kind of gal who greets a rainstorm with face to the sky, bodice open and arms outstretched.

But generally baby-dolls are open from the bodice unlike a chemise or slip.

Depending on the style of baby-doll, the skirt can be open from the bodice and varies from very revealing to styles with longer more flowing skirts that skim the body.

Photos: Versace Atelier silk faille ball gown with fitted bodice and open back.

Examples of that include an American robe à l'anglaise (circa 1770), an open robe over a fitted bodice and full skirt that parts in front to reveal a matching petticoat.

"The kids know I'm not a regular teacher," she said with a shrug, looking completely at home in a hoop skirt and bodice at Ms. Dun's open house, which ends Sunday.

Hand stitch the inner bodice hems over the sleeve opening edges, rolling the seam and blind stitching for smooth transition.

A lady reclines in her boudoir, bodice unlaced, one hand by an open book, the other hidden in the folds of her petticoat.