feather boa

Fluffy costume wrap

A feather boa is a long, fluffy scarf made of feathers, worn draped around the neck and shoulders.

It's associated with glamour, theatrical costume, and playful femininity—common at burlesque shows, costume parties, and drag performances: She threw a pink feather boa around her neck and struck a pose.

texture

fluffy

Soft and light-textured

  • plushThick-pile soft fabric
  • softYielding to touch
  • downyHaving soft, fine texture

wispy · airy · billowy · delicate · lightweight · silky · plumage · marabou · ostrich · fringe

costume

drag

Resistance through fluid

Halloween · masquerade · carnival · fancy dress · cosplay · flapper · diva · Vegas · can-can · saloon girl

accessory

wrap

Enclose by winding around

shawl · adornment · drape · accent · statement piece · costume jewelry · trim · embellishment · flourish · finishing touch

glamour

glitz

Ostentatious showiness

dazzle · showiness · flamboyance · elegance · starlet · red carpet · sequins · rhinestones · satin · luxury

playful

flirty

Playfully romantic in manner

  • coyAffectedly modest
  • teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
  • sassyBoldly irreverent in manner

cheeky · whimsical · playacting · primping · posing · twirling · draping · swishing · tickling · preening

Categories
Opposites
function/practicality

feather boawool scarf

Knitted neck covering

parka · down jacket · winter coat · thermal underwear · work boots

aesthetic/style

feather boaminimalist jewelry

Pared-down personal adornments

monochrome outfit · clerical collar

cultural context

feather boabusiness suit

Formal professional clothing

office attire · school uniform · military uniform · judicial robes · conservative dress

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G