ruche
Example Sentences
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Oprah Winfrey made a red carpet appearance in a ruche nude chiffon frock from Vera Wang.
From Forbes • Feb. 22, 2015
The ruche goes part way, or all the way, around the head, and the velvet ribbon ties, with streamers hanging down the back.
From Etiquette by Post, Emily
A cluster of tea-rosebuds at the bosom, and a ruche, reconciled Meg to the display of her pretty white shoulders, and a pair of high-heeled blue silk boots satisfied the last wish of her heart.
From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Alcott, Louisa May
Defiance, pride, and patriotism in the high collar, tempered by regret in the soft ruche....
From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various
The slipper is trimmed all round with a ruche of green silk ribbon three-fifths of an inch wide, pleated in double box pleats.
From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.