sequins
Tiny shiny discs
Sequins are small, shiny discs sewn onto clothing or fabric for decoration.
They catch and reflect light, creating sparkle and glamour.
Sequins appear most often on evening wear, costumes, and performance outfits: Her sequined dress glittered under the stage lights.
A single disc is a sequin, though the plural dominates in practice.
Tremulous, wavering light
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
- shineEmit or reflect light
gleam · sparkle · iridescence · glint · sheen · luster · radiance · reflection
Add decorative elements
- adornAdd beauty to
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- ornamentThing that beautifies
trim · embroidery · rhinestones · crystals · fringe · tassels · studs · spangles
Craft with needle and thread
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- diySelf-made, abbreviated
embroidery · beading · fabric · needle · thread · patchwork · trim · notions
Attire for movement arts
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- showgirlTheatrical revue dancer
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- dragResistance through fluid
carnival · pageant · theatrical · ballet · cosplay · ice-skating · majorette · cabaret
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- runwayPaved path for planes
- gownLong formal garment
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
- designerOne who plans appearances
chic · elegance · showstopper · minidress · bodycon · jumpsuit · clutch · accessories
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
shine · gleam · sparkle · iridescence · glint · sheen · luster · radiance · reflection · flash
embellish
Add decorative elements
ornament · trim · embroidery · rhinestones · crystals · fringe · tassels · studs · spangles · gemstones
sewing
Craft with needle and thread
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
diy · embroidery · beading · fabric · needle · thread · patchwork · trim · notions · iron-on
dancewear
Attire for movement arts
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- showgirlTheatrical revue dancer
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
drag · carnival · pageant · theatrical · ballet · cosplay · ice-skating · majorette · cabaret · Vegas
glamour
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- runwayPaved path for planes
- gownLong formal garment
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
designer · chic · elegance · showstopper · minidress · bodycon · jumpsuit · clutch · accessories · ensemble
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- skatingskating, ice skating, roller skating, figure skating, inline skating
- craft materialswood, fabric, leather, beads, yarn
- Discodisco ball, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Village People
- ElvisGraceland, jumpsuit, Hound Dog, the King, Heartbreak Hotel
- flashyshowy, flamboyant, glitzy, gaudy, garish
sequinsplainness
Unadorned, straightforward quality
minimalist design · understated style · simplicity · austerity · understated elegance
sequinsmatte finish
Non-reflective surface treatment
sackcloth · homespun · raw cotton · burlap · muslin
- sequin dressGarment with reflective discs
- sequined dressGarment with sewn-on reflective discs
- sequin gownGarment with reflective discs
- sequin topShirt adorned with reflective discs
- sequined gownGarment with metallic discs