hooks and eyes
Tiny metal clasps
Hooks and eyes are small metal fasteners used in pairs on clothing.
The hook is a curved piece of wire; the eye is a small loop or bar that receives it.
They're commonly used where a flat closure is needed—at the top of zippers, on bra bands, or along corset backs: She struggled with the tiny hooks and eyes on her dress.
Securing device that clicks
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
- braChest support garment
- bodiceFitted upper garment
- waistbandGarment's upper rim
- collarNeck encirclement
cuff · placket · fly · gown · wedding dress · evening wear · lingerie · bustier
Fleeting mental impressions
- haberdasheryMen's clothing accessories retail
- dressmakingConstructing garments from fabric
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- alterationsChanges made to something
stitching · seamstress · needlework · attachment · sizing · thread · fabric · fitting
clasp
Securing device that clicks
corset
Boned waist-shaping undergarment
collar · cuff · placket · fly · gown · wedding dress · evening wear · lingerie · bustier · girdle
notions
Fleeting mental impressions
- haberdasheryMen's clothing accessories retail
- dressmakingConstructing garments from fabric
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
alterations · stitching · seamstress · needlework · attachment · sizing · thread · fabric · fitting · couture
secure
Protected from harm
attach · interlock · engage · align · conceal · adjustable · reinforce · support · smooth finish · discreet