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waistbands

noun

plural of waistband

as in belts

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Noun

In terms of accessories, there were beaded fringe novelty handbags at Fendi and Etro, and belts were another key focus, both styled in multiples and integrated into ready-to-wear at Gucci, Ferragamo, Marni.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of belts

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The trove of women’s bloomers, drawers, knickers, brassieres, corsets, and girdles is just a small part of the school’s historic clothing collection, with images shared by the University of Wyoming Libraries via JSTOR.

— April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

Definition of girdles

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All eyes were on waistlines this season as designers sent models down runways in cummerbunds, scarves and chunky belts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, stoles stole the show, particular those draped languidly over the shoulder or fashioned as cummerbunds.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of cummerbunds

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The two-piece look, inspired by a design from the fall 2017 ready-to-wear collection, featured an extra-cropped, long-sleeve top with dramatic cuffs and fabric ribbons.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Several fraternities and sororities have mourned the loss of the students and have placed black ribbons outside their on-campus homes, WMC reported.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ribbons

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The bands, alumni and game-day traditions still frame the scene, but conference races are tightening and every possession begins to carry a little more weight.

— Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
One of modern rock’s most promising bands is coming to the University of Kansas to help launch the return of a once-historic campus event.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bands

Noun

Rather than forcing you to adapt to a permanently stitched grid of elastic loops, the M3 utilizes heavy-duty, modular pages.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
On a denim jacket, belt loops are elongated and individually placed, turning the hardwearing item into something more decorative.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of loops

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