second-skin
Clings like membrane
Second-skin describes something that fits so closely it feels like part of the body.
The term applies to tight garments, protective gear, or materials that conform perfectly to one's shape: The wetsuit fit like a second skin.
By extension, anything that becomes so familiar it feels natural or inseparable from oneself: The guitar became a second skin after years of practice.
Close-fitting one-piece garment
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- compression wearTight clothing applying pressure
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
- catsuitForm-fitting one-piece garment
spandex · lycra · unitard · base layer · thermal underwear · hosiery · tights · shapewear
Able to be worn
- biosensorBiological chemical detection device
- smart fabricCloth with integrated technology
- health monitorDevice measuring bodily metrics
- biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
motion capture · exoskeleton · prosthetic · membrane · conductive · responsive · adaptive · interface
Ease or soothing relief
- familiarKnown from experience
- lived-inComfortably used, not sterile
- broken-inSoftened through use
- trustedEarned belief in
reliable · personalized · molded · contoured · custom-fit · tailored · embracing · protective
bodysuit
Close-fitting one-piece garment
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- compression wearTight clothing applying pressure
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
catsuit · spandex · lycra · unitard · base layer · thermal underwear · hosiery · tights · shapewear · rash guard
wearable
Able to be worn
- biosensorBiological chemical detection device
- smart fabricCloth with integrated technology
- health monitorDevice measuring bodily metrics
biometric · motion capture · exoskeleton · prosthetic · membrane · conductive · responsive · adaptive · interface · augmented
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
trusted · reliable · personalized · molded · contoured · custom-fit · tailored · embracing · protective · enveloping
foundation
Underlying support structure
tinted moisturizer · BB cream · CC cream · concealer · airbrush · flawless · dewy · matte · luminous · complexion
- clothing fitslim fit, loose fit, regular fit, fitted, tight fit
- tight clothingbodycon, bodycon dress, bodysuit, catsuit, compression shorts
- tight dressesbandage dress, bodycon dress, fitted dress, form-fitting, figure-hugging
- comfort clothingstretchy, loose fit, elastic waist, breathable, roomy
second-skinbaggy
Loose and drooping
loose · loose-fitting · oversized · flowing · voluminous
second-skinrestrictive
Imposing narrow boundaries
constricting · uncomfortable · cumbersome · stiff · bulky
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