How to Use body-hugging in a Sentence

body-hugging

adjective
  • The body-hugging dress featured a straight-across neckline and a short train.
    — Colson Thayer, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The body-hugging minidress featured glossy black panels and a cone-bra bustier.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 May 2023
  • The body-hugging Lycra dress is all-white, has a high turtleneck and is maxi length.
    — Alex Kessler, Glamour, 26 June 2023
  • The memory foam cradles and supports the head and neck for a body-hugging feel.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Snook, 35, stepped out in a body-hugging black one-piece, her baby bump on full display.
    — Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The body-hugging garment was covered in beads and sequins and flared out into a dreamy train.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023
  • The super stretchy, body-hugging denim looks flattering on the waist and hips.
    — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • It’s made from a flattering, body-hugging fabric that one shopper says looks and feels high-end.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
  • Take an oversized blazer and pair it with streamlined, body-hugging leggings.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Her gown was designed by Atelier Zuhra and the sparkling body-hugging piece touched the floor.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Reviewers claim this body-hugging tank runs true to size and is versatile enough to wear out of the house or as loungewear.
    — Rachel Dube, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
  • The body-hugging cut featured a halterneck bodice with a plunging neckline and wide legs.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 29 July 2023
  • The twins were all smiles in photos with their dates, who both had to carry the girls down a flight of stairs due to their body-hugging dresses.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 May 2025
  • Lipa wears a black sparkly Chanel bodysuit adorned with trims of body-hugging golden chains.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The designer teased that there will be sultry, body-hugging looks with prickly prints and comfy, padded pieces.
    — Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Lainey later hit the stage in a body-hugging sparkly tank and second-skin bright blue pants that highlighted her strong legs.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 13 May 2023
  • The body-hugging tank top enhances your shape (instead of drowning it in drapey fabric) and steps away from sweaty layers.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
  • Petras wore a body-hugging red gown with long sleeves and a dramatic train following behind.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
  • The mom of four arrived at the charity event in a body-hugging, blush-pink gown embellished with crystals.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
  • In other photos, the baby bump is glamorously showcased in a body-hugging black gown.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Memory foam, on the other hand, offers that body-hugging feel and great pressure relief.
    — Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Hailey wore several luxe looks over the course of the trip, from strapless corseted co-ords to body-hugging turtlenecks.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 May 2023
  • The sleek, body-hugging dress highlighted angular lines, and the zipper details added an edgy twist.
    — Ty Gaskins, WWD, 13 June 2024
  • Snook stepped out at the Succession premiere in a body-hugging black one-piece, her baby bump on full display.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
  • There are a handful of Vogue editors who prefer the body-hugging fit of slimmer designs.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Then, the model and actor opted for a body-hugging gray dress with a cascading, pleated skirt and an open back by Khaite.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Bieber styled the body-hugging piece with a furry bag in the same blue, diamond drop earrings, and a shimmering powder-blue eye shadow.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 June 2023
  • The Australian actor went for a monochromatic look in all cream, while Pataky opted for a body-hugging gold, long-sleeve gown.
    — Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • The body-hugging cotton material is super flattering and soft on the skin and the scoop neckline is elegant enough to dress up.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Sánchez Bezos’ look included a body-hugging, off-the-shoulder black catsuit and stiletto boots, which look to be the same style from this morning.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025

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