body-hugging
adjective
body-hug·ging
ˈbä-dē-ˈhə-giŋ 
: fitted closely to the wearer's body
a body-hugging dress
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Even better is the fit: compressive and body-hugging in a way that feels supportive, not suffocating.
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The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
The silver cleavage-baring gown featured a sweetheart neckline, body-hugging silhouette, a small train with a sparkling black trim.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Sánchez Bezos’ look included a body-hugging, off-the-shoulder black catsuit and stiletto boots, which look to be the same style from this morning.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025
Tailored trousers will get the job done for this kind of look, as will a body-hugging miniskirt.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
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The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
The silver cleavage-baring gown featured a sweetheart neckline, body-hugging silhouette, a small train with a sparkling black trim.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Sánchez Bezos’ look included a body-hugging, off-the-shoulder black catsuit and stiletto boots, which look to be the same style from this morning.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025
Tailored trousers will get the job done for this kind of look, as will a body-hugging miniskirt.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Body-hugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body-hugging. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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