How to Use eyelet in a Sentence

eyelet

noun
  • Those have twelve pairs of eyelets and a leather sole.
    — Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Leonore matched in a white eyelet dress—but where were her shoes?
    — Isabel Greenberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2018
  • Keep scrolling to shop for more eyelet tops inspired by the star.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
  • This vivid coral dress is made out of light-as-air eyelet chiffon.
    — Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 12 Apr. 2022
  • These have eight pairs of eyelets and a Vibram sole.
    — Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Easy eyelet and a drop waist make for a simple yet refined look.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Its neckline and short sleeves are trimmed with eyelet lace, which gives the blouse a luxe look.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Stretch it from eyelet to eyelet, and make sure those clasps are secure.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
  • Wear these jeans with a floaty eyelet top now and with two (or three) knitwear layers in the fall.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2023
  • Besides him was his wife in a black blouse with eyelets, with her head on his shoulder.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • Flour caked my watchband, glazed the eyelets of my boots, stuffed my phone’s charging jack.
    — Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Fox, 38, wore an eyelet babydoll minidress with cap sleeves and a tie in the front.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
  • Two styles were previewed in black and tan, each with metallic gold eyelets and tongue co-brand in white.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 July 2025
  • Also, general wear and tear from pulling on the laces can loosen the eyelets over time.
    — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 23 May 2018
  • This sheer dress has a relaxed fit, with pintucks at the top and a scalloped eyelet trim.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
  • The floral eyelet pattern and button-up front give this top a dressy look that still feels easy.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • The loafer style is crafted with black napa leather with metallic eyelets, and a short black heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
  • The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a knit wrap once the sun goes down.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • If the shoes have laces, remove them, then brush or wipe the area around the eyelets and the tongue where dirt tends to get trapped.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • My body was still covered in scars—numb cables of skin, flanked by eyelet holes where staples had been.
    — Sarah Stewart Johnson, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2020
  • Invest in a great pair of sandals, a catch-all tote, and a smocked eyelet blouse to wear on repeat.
    — Kelsey Clark, Glamour, 3 June 2021
  • The eyelet design makes this dress feel instantly rich.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Crafted from cotton and eyelet fabric, the gown was paired with white tights and brown suede square-toe heels.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
  • At just $20, this eye-catching eyelet blouse is a must-have for the spring and summer.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
  • The key difference between the styles is in how the eyelets and laces are designed.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The eyelet hem gives it a flirty detail, and the button-front adds a classic touch.
    — Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Kate looks lovely a semi-sheer white eyelet top with a floral pattern and long sleeves.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Zoe added an eyelet flourish at the base of the veil to anchor it to Hannah’s head.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a jean jacket once the sun goes down.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The collection of five styles features springy prints such as florals and eyelet.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Feb. 2013

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