placket

plack·et | \ ˈpla-kət

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Definition of placket

1a : a slit in a garment (such as a skirt) often forming the closure

b archaic : a pocket especially in a woman's skirt

2 archaic

Examples of placket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bodysuit turned out to be the perfect thing, sucking me in where needed and providing non-bulky support in the bust, and the nude shade (close to my own skin tone) was useful in providing added coverage underneath the button placket. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Does Kim Kardashian's Shapewear Line Live Up to the Hype? 12 PEOPLE Editors Tried It to Find Out," 10 Sep. 2019 Think: all-black everything, like a wide-leg pleated trouser that is polished or a velvet jumpsuit with a silk placket. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Why I Love the New Kate Moss So Much Better Than the ’90s Waif," 25 Jan. 2019 Where Markle’s version, done in denim, featured cap sleeves and a midi length, Queen Letitia’s took cues from traditional shirting with double patch pockets, full sleeves, and a button placket down the front. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Queen Letizia of Spain Wraps Up in the Silhouette of the Summer," 26 July 2018 The half-placket pullover shirts are a breezy summer staple but in 2018, designers have been toying with the silhouette in every way. — Max Berlinger, GQ, "17 Summer-Ready Popover Shirts You Can Buy Right Now," 20 June 2018 There are also dazzling embellishments found on the collar points and down the placket. — Houston Chronicle, "ART FEEL: Wearable art for men created by local resident," 18 May 2018 The green, white, and black dress featured a ruffled placket below the bust for a clever design detail, but the pleated finish was both elegant and regal. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Meghan Markle Debuts a New Spring Dress and Repeats a Familiar Jacket," 21 Apr. 2018 Press especially hard on the button placket, while being sure not to iron over the buttons on the other side. 5. — Hans Aschim, Esquire, "How to Quickly and Expertly Iron a Shirt," 15 Sep. 2015 Open the placket to show some cleavage or add a strappy metallic stiletto and a chain belt. — Marie Claire, "Gunn Laws," 30 Oct. 2013

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“Placket.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/placket. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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