godet
9.6
A triangular piece of fabric sewn into a dress or skirt to make it wider
- noun
- /ɡoʊˈdeɪ/
- Specialized
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godet
- To enhance the movement of the fabric, she incorporated godets into the side seams of the dress.
Examples
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Her evening gown had beautiful godets that added a lovely flare to the skirt.
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The dress designer used godets in the hem to give the garment a fuller silhouette.
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- I found the white pleated collar alluring, but I was rather taken aback by the flutter of godets.
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The skirt, a flutter of godets, all complemented by the cloudy folds of blue forming the perfect flower-framing hat.
Synonyms
gusset
vsgodet
1
7.8
A small piece of cloth sewn into clothing or bags to make a part wider and stronger
is triangular and gives garments flare and fullness rather than structural support
Surface Forms
Etymology
Godet comes from French godet, which meant 'small cup' or 'ladle'. A helpful image is a little 'cup' of cloth sewn into a skirt to make it open out and move more, so a godet adds flare and fullness to clothing.