How to Use grosgrain in a Sentence

grosgrain

noun
  • The grosgrain tabs on their knee socks jutting out at weird angles.
    — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Long, long, long hair, sometimes tied with a monogrammed grosgrain bow.
    — Allie Holloway; Styling By Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Apr. 2021
  • At the end of the rolling rack was a short lace sheath wedding dress with big grosgrain bows on the cuffs in my size.
    — Lian Dolan, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Ferrera kept things chic in a custom black tuxedo with a grosgrain peak lapel.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The shape is classic, but the grosgrain feels more modern than classic suede or leather.
    — Vogue, 24 May 2022
  • Cut nine 3-inch-long pieces of ½-inch-wide yellow grosgrain ribbon.
    — Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
  • And finally, the grosgrain ribbon at the back was a nod to my mother.
    — Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2015
  • Hang them on the walls, scatter them across the table, wrap your linen napkins in grosgrain, and wear them in your hair.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
  • All the pieces were designed in navy stripes and trimmed with the label’s signature grosgrain.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Rothblum custom-made the hanging chair pillows with a strip of grosgrain ribbon.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 11 May 2021
  • The pointed toe mary jane pumps feature black grosgrain edging along the trim, as well as a front strap with a button closure.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • With strong fabric glue, attach some wide black grosgrain ribbon for the handle, and a strip of marabou or feather boa for the cuff.
    — Michele Filon, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Her Slingback style was made of shiny black leather with a matching black grosgrain covering the rounded cap toe.
    — Tara Larson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • For each napkin ring, cut a 3/8-inch-wide white grosgrain ribbon into five 3-inch-long pieces; round the ends.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 June 2023
  • The red, white, and blue grosgrain ribbon runs along the inside of the button placket and on a small tag under the back of the collar.
    — Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The dress was constructed in white French Lyon lace and silk tulle, and belted with a black grosgrain bow.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
  • With the open end of the case on the right and starting at a seam, align the right edge of the grosgrain ribbon with the stitch line of the hem on the open end of the case.
    — Sonja Carmon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2021
  • The visible red-white grosgrain trim under the hem and at the blazer’s side vent added a wink of sporty polish to the ensemble.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The Callamu styles are crafted from grosgrain and have crossed straps framing the open toe and rest on 50mm kitten heels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Tuck your polo in, forgo the belt (button side tabs keep you from dropping trou) and display the colorful grosgrain strip in the back.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2017
  • There are also sporty bottoms including satin track pants and lightweight nylon maxi skirts with grosgrain drawstrings.
    — Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Each style in the collection is accented with a strip of grosgrain fabric down the heel—in the ivory Fawn’s case, cherry red.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
  • As a bonus, each model is supplied with an interchangeable grosgrain fabric strap and a flexible bracelet.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Made from fine Tripilla straw, this hat is available in several neutral options with a grosgrain band and trim.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
  • Other classic Gucci motifs, like green and red grosgrain ribbon, pop up in many of the preppier pieces.
    — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 9 July 2018
  • The comfortable Varina style comes in red, amaretti, and black patent leather with a grosgrain bow and metal detail on the toe.
    — Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The hat comes in two shades, a neutral Khaki or blue-grey Fog, complemented by a stylish grosgrain ribbon band.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • The sparkling shoes, which retail for $1,360, were designed and crafted from panels of black sheer chiffon mesh and grosgrain.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The actor also wore a custom Burberry black wool mohair English-fit tuxedo with a black grosgrain bowtie.
    — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2020
  • The designer reworked the classic silhouette with a sculptural heel and signature grosgrain loop tabs.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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