as in waists
the middle region of the human torso
midriff-baring tops are popular this summer
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Recent Examples of midriffs
Baggy Carhartt jeans paired with leather moto jackets, while others went for Gucci’s low-rise flare jeans and bare midriffs.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Aside from essential winter pieces, trends like asymmetrical skirts were frequently spotted, espresso-brown hues continued their takeover, and exposed midriffs added an unexpected edge to cold-weather dressing.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Aside from essential winter pieces, trends like asymmetrical skirts were frequently spotted, espresso-brown hues continued their takeover, and exposed midriffs added an unexpected edge to cold-weather dressing.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midriffs
waists
Noun
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Flags hung off shoulders, waved above heads, and wrapped around waists like capes.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Expect fun details, like lace, ruffles, tiered skirts, drop waists, voluminous sleeves, cutouts, and much more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Midriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriffs. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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