laces

Threaded through eyelets

Laces are cords or strings threaded through eyelets to draw edges together and hold something in place—most commonly on shoes, but also corsets, football pads, or any garment requiring adjustable closure.

She bent down to tie her laces.

To lace up is to fasten by tightening and tying the laces.

The singular lace also refers to delicate ornamental fabric with an open weave pattern.

corsetry

bodice

Fitted upper garment

staysRemains in place
corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
cinchGuaranteed easy thing

busk · grommet · tighten · waist · boning · victorian · girdle · bustier · stomacher · spiral

fastening

tie

Equal score, or neckwear

knotTied rope fastening
loopCurve closing on itself
secureProtected from harm

bind · cinch · thread · tighten · loosen · crisscross · bow · tether · relace · unlace

footwear

eyelets

Reinforced holes for threading

agletsProtective cord terminations
shoelacesCords securing your shoes
tongueOral muscle for taste

sneakers · boots · oxfords · trainers · cleats · loafers · grommets · threading · tying · heel

decorative

trim

Remove unwanted edges

edgingDecorative border material
ribbonSlender ornamental strip
fringeOutermost edge or margin

chantilly · bobbin · tatting · crochet · eyelet · scalloped · applique · embroidery · insertion · galloon

fabric

delicate

Easily broken or harmed

intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
tulleFine net fabric
meshInterlocking open weave

netting · gossamer · sheer · openwork · patterned · woven · handcrafted · bridal · mantilla · doily

laces

bodice

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eyelets

trim

delicate

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