close-fitting

adjective

of clothes
: fitting tightly to the body : not baggy or loose
a close-fitting pair of pants

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In general, look for a relatively close-fitting shaft and a clean, minimalist silhouette. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 Lipa chose a long, close-fitting silhouette with bare shoulders, a high jeweled neckline and a skirt cut narrowly through the hips before widening below the knee. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026 The jacket had exaggerated shoulders and a wide, pointed collar, while the bodice featured a structured, close-fitting design. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 This approach is easiest to pull off with stretchy faux leather leggings and close-fitting leather (or faux) leather boots, but can also be created with other fabrics like suede. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for close-fitting

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“Close-fitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-fitting. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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