ruching

• “And the same tricks he employs to create flattering gowns work here too, Valvo says: The obi sash narrows the waist; halters flatter the neckline; ruching is shorthand for camouflage.”

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• “Tadashi collection cocktail dresses and gowns tend to be figure-flattering, with gathers called ruching, darts and shutter pleats coyly masking all manner of flaws.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Dressing Women

• “I used a technique called "ruching", where I rolled the fabric up around a string and pulled really tight before applying dye.”

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• “The close fitting bodice is of silver tissue and the long transparent sleeves of tulle are bound loosely to the arm by twists of frosted silver ruching.”

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• “Her very short skirts, which are made of numberless layers of white tulle, and the top layer, which stands out almost like a wheel, is adorned with a bold lattice work of silver ruching and diamante and interlaced with a delicate tracery of pale blue.”

  Further Pavlova

• “I don't like imagining my future husband trying to look manly while being crowded out of his own house by a burgeoning forest of chiffon ruching, bias-cut crepe, and those fake pashminas with pictures of peacocks in metallic thread I love so much.”

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• “But now, fast-fashion retailers such as Forever 21, Zara, H&M and Topshop have mastered the art of churning out colorful fashion tops with embellishments that go far beyond basic—shirring, ruching, sequins, ruffles, embroidery and flutter sleeves.”

  The Wall Street Journal: A Fashionista's Secret Weapon: Cheap Tops

• “If you're still trying and not succeeding to wiggle into that size 8 sheath, try dresses infused with a little stretch and anything with side-seam ruching.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Shape Shifters

• “But the ruching doesn't take Samantha too far out of her comfort zone without resorting to an A-line dress.”

  The Huffington Post: StyleCaster: Real Life Makeover: From Girl Next Door to Femme Fatale

• “Yes, the pattern is unfortunate, but simply taking a pair of ugly capri pants and ruching the sides does not a challenge win make.”

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