second skin
Clothing that clings
Second skin describes something that fits so closely it feels like part of the body.
The term applies most often to tight-fitting clothing: The wetsuit fits like a second skin.
It extends to anything that becomes an extension of oneself through constant use or perfect adaptation: After years of practice, the violin became a second skin.
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- fittedShaped to conform
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
like a glove · compression wear · latex · spandex · clingy · snug · glove · base layer · membrane · layer · sleek · smooth · elastic · stretch · form-fitting · contour · embrace · adhesive
- tight clothingbodycon, bodycon dress, bodysuit, catsuit, compression shorts
- pointe shoespointe shoes, pointe shoe, toe box, shank, shanks
second skinbaggy
Loose and drooping
loose-fitting · loose · billowing · oversized · shapeless
second skinuncomfortable
Causing unease or distress
cumbersome · awkward · stiff · chafing · burdensome
second skinconspicuous
Clearly visible, attention-grabbing
bulky · obtrusive · eye-catching · statement piece · attention-grabbing
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