body-hugging
adjective
body-hug·ging
ˈbä-dē-ˈhə-giŋ 
: fitted closely to the wearer's body
a body-hugging dress
Examples of body-hugging in a Sentence
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The memory foam cradles and supports the head and neck for a body-hugging feel.
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Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
While the sleeveless silhouette rarely changes, from body-hugging racerbacks to baggy plunging designs, the way that they are worn continues to evolve.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
However, while Kardashian didn't wear a single piece of jewelry, one eye-catching accessory definitely stole focus from the body-hugging look: a large, errant Balenciaga tag left dangling down her back.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2024
In addition to his iconic number and the white trimming, the mother of four’s floor-length dress featured short sleeves and a body-hugging fit that became loose at the bottom.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
The actress wore two looks throughout the night, kicking things off with an off-the-shoulder, body-hugging black Oscar de la Renta pencil dress.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
Although the 22-year-old model and actor didn't pose with her partner of three years at the film's premiere screening, Gerber allowed herself to be seen in a sparkling, body-hugging gown with a metallic gold clutch and strappy heels.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
The next night, Fox took in the festivities in a skin-baring look that consisted of a body-hugging lace-up crop top, teeny-tiny hot pants, a leather jacket and over-the-knee cowboy boots.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Longtime fans and newcomers will find black and white body-hugging dresses with Ms. Karan’s signature — and originally quite provocative — cutouts; soft stretch knit suiting options; a tough-looking crinkled nylon trench; and even a sequined evening gown.
—Jo Rodgers Jameson Montgomery Roxanne Fequiere Emilia Petrarca Kate Guadagnino Sophie Bew, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
While the sleeveless silhouette rarely changes, from body-hugging racerbacks to baggy plunging designs, the way that they are worn continues to evolve.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
However, while Kardashian didn't wear a single piece of jewelry, one eye-catching accessory definitely stole focus from the body-hugging look: a large, errant Balenciaga tag left dangling down her back.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2024
In addition to his iconic number and the white trimming, the mother of four’s floor-length dress featured short sleeves and a body-hugging fit that became loose at the bottom.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
The actress wore two looks throughout the night, kicking things off with an off-the-shoulder, body-hugging black Oscar de la Renta pencil dress.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
Although the 22-year-old model and actor didn't pose with her partner of three years at the film's premiere screening, Gerber allowed herself to be seen in a sparkling, body-hugging gown with a metallic gold clutch and strappy heels.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
The next night, Fox took in the festivities in a skin-baring look that consisted of a body-hugging lace-up crop top, teeny-tiny hot pants, a leather jacket and over-the-knee cowboy boots.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Longtime fans and newcomers will find black and white body-hugging dresses with Ms. Karan’s signature — and originally quite provocative — cutouts; soft stretch knit suiting options; a tough-looking crinkled nylon trench; and even a sequined evening gown.
—Jo Rodgers Jameson Montgomery Roxanne Fequiere Emilia Petrarca Kate Guadagnino Sophie Bew, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
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