embroidered
adjective
em·broi·dered
im-ˈbrȯi-dərd 
: ornamented with or formed by decorative needlework
an embroidered floral pattern
: ornamented with embroidery
Women wear their petticoats and embroidered dresses with funky sunglasses; men wear flares or knickerbockers.—
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Last night, for the Los Angeles premiere of Ella McCay, star Ayo Edebiri wore a long, embroidered vest over a classic white tee and jeans, all from Chanel’s pre-fall collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
The tweed wool jacket featured long puff sleeves and exaggerated shoulders with intricate embroidered detailing along the front.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Plus, the opening has a similar embroidered border that adds another level of style to the look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The embroidered panel involves a staggering 440,000 stitches.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
These garments could include embroidered dresses (such as the dress called traje de Tehuana), colorful skirts, or shirts with intricate patterns.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Meghan Markle’s press package for With Love, Meghan season two reflects her elegant touch with lavender sprigs and embroidered linens.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
There are options for embroidered or printed basketball jerseys.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era.
—Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
The tweed wool jacket featured long puff sleeves and exaggerated shoulders with intricate embroidered detailing along the front.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Plus, the opening has a similar embroidered border that adds another level of style to the look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The embroidered panel involves a staggering 440,000 stitches.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
These garments could include embroidered dresses (such as the dress called traje de Tehuana), colorful skirts, or shirts with intricate patterns.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Meghan Markle’s press package for With Love, Meghan season two reflects her elegant touch with lavender sprigs and embroidered linens.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
There are options for embroidered or printed basketball jerseys.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era.
—Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidered. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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