chic
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Everlane’s clothes were chic but simple, tasteful without being ostentatious—clothing for people who took themselves seriously.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
It was a blur of champagne, full sized In-N-Out cheeseburgers, chic ushers wearing Dior uniforms with snug grey sweaters and slacks that pooled perfectly at the leg.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
And singer Rose, a multiple Grammy nominee this year for "APT," her banger collab with Bruno Mars, wore a chic strapless black dress with a high slit and an outsized bird brooch at her waist.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
It was chic to have an actual living person you could order around.
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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