bustles
Moves with energy
Bustles has two unrelated meanings.
One is the verb form of bustle—to move in an energetic, often hurried manner: She bustles around the kitchen preparing dinner.
The other is the plural of bustle, a framework or pad worn under a skirt at the back to add fullness, popular in Victorian fashion: The museum displayed several antique bustles.
Energetic, aggressive action
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
- flurryBrief burst of activity
- stirMix by circling
- hurryMove with urgency
scurry · rush · dash · haste · frenzy · scamper · scuttle · hurrying
Structural petticoat for volume
- hoopskirtStiffened underskirt framework
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- pannierCarrier hung from sides
- underskirtGarment worn beneath outer layer
wire-frame · Victorian · Edwardian · antebellum · ballgown · gown · silhouette · drapery
Animated, energetic quality
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- vigorActive physical strength
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
dynamism · exuberance · verve · vim · pep · zest · spiritedness · effervescence
hustle
Energetic, aggressive action
hurry · scurry · rush · dash · haste · frenzy · scamper · scuttle · hurrying · rushing
crinoline
Structural petticoat for volume
- hoopskirtStiffened underskirt framework
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- pannierCarrier hung from sides
underskirt · wire-frame · Victorian · Edwardian · antebellum · ballgown · gown · silhouette · drapery · flounce
liveliness
Animated, energetic quality
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- vigorActive physical strength
vitality · dynamism · exuberance · verve · vim · pep · zest · spiritedness · effervescence · ebullience
throng
Dense pressing crowd
press · crush · jam · mob · horde · masses · multitude · congregation · gathering · milling
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
- Victorianaseances, Dickens, spiritualism, Sherlock Holmes, phrenology
- bridal shopswedding gowns, veils, bridesmaid dresses, alterations, fittings
- costumecostume design, costume ball, costume sketches, costume jewelry, theatrical costumes
- historical fashiongown, petticoat, corset, chemise dress, frock coats
- Victorian fashioncorsets, crinolines, hoop skirts, petticoats, bonnets
- hustle and bustleNoisy, energetic activity
- bustles withIs crowded and active
- bustling withCrowded and active with
- bustling streetsCrowded, active city paths
- bustling marketsActive commercial gathering spaces
- bustled withWas full of activity