verdingale Antonyms
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Meaning of verdingale
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verdingale (n.)
See Farthingale.
verdingale Sentence Examples
- The elaborate verdingale expanded the Lady's skirt into an impressive bell shape.
- The fashion of the Elizabethan era called for women to wear large, hoop-shaped verdingales.
- The verdingale's structure was made up of concentric hoops of cane or whalebone.
- The verdingale was a highly impractical garment that made movement difficult for its wearer.
- Women's social status and wealth were often reflected in the size and ornamentation of their verdingales.
- The verdingale's height could range from a few inches to several feet, creating a dramatic silhouette.
- The fashion for verdingales reached its peak in the 16th century and gradually declined thereafter.
- Some verdingales were decorated with elaborate embroidery, lace, or ribbons.
- The verdingale was often criticized for its excessive size and its hindrance to movement.
- Modern-day designers have occasionally revived the use of verdingales in theatrical productions or fashion shows.
FAQs About the word verdingale
See Farthingale.
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The elaborate verdingale expanded the Lady's skirt into an impressive bell shape.
The fashion of the Elizabethan era called for women to wear large, hoop-shaped verdingales.
The verdingale's structure was made up of concentric hoops of cane or whalebone.
The verdingale was a highly impractical garment that made movement difficult for its wearer.
