fairy wings

Costume back attachments

Fairy wings are the delicate, often translucent wings depicted on fairies in folklore and illustration—typically insect-like, resembling those of dragonflies or butterflies.

The term usually refers to costume accessories that strap onto the back, popular with children and at festivals: She wore sparkly fairy wings to the Halloween party.

Fairy wings suggest whimsy, magic, and lightness.

Related

flutter · delicate · transparent · shimmer · sheer fabric · pixie · magic wand · dust · magical · ethereal · flight · dragonfly · membrane · costume · costume party · tulle · enchanted · fae

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Opposites
flight apparatus type

fairy wingsbat wings

Membrane-covered flying limbs

leathery wings · dragon wings · feathered wings · angel wings

weight and substantiality

fairy wingslead weights

Heavy metal for sinking

ball and chain · iron shackles · anchor · millstone · chains

costume/decorative context

fairy wingsdevil horns

Two-finger rock gesture

monster mask · plain clothes · combat gear

Family

fairy, wings, fairies, fairyland, fairylike, fairytale, wing, winged, winging

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G