variants
also cumberbunds
as in belts
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo
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The theme trickles down to accessories, MCM’s bread and butter, with judo belts wrapped around its signature handbags, which double up as shoulders straps.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Classic belts, trendy flip-flops and colorful accessories brought the looks together.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the early 20th century, advocates for women’s voting rights often opted for white dresses with sashes in gold and purple as signs of their solidarity.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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This polished blouse comes in six neutral colors and has a feminine tie at the neckline; tie it in a bow or leave the ribbons loose.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Simply trace the case onto a piece of fabric, then stitch on other scraps, ribbons, or buttons until the fabric is covered.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Cummerbunds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbunds. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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