skin-tight

Fits like paint

Skin-tight describes clothing that fits extremely closely to the body, following every curve and contour as if painted on: skin-tight jeans, a skin-tight dress.

The term emphasizes how little space exists between fabric and flesh.

Also spelled skintight.

materials

spandex

Elastic synthetic fiber

  • lycraElastic synthetic fiber
  • latexMilky plant-derived polymer
  • neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer

stretch · elastane · rubber · compression · jersey · microfiber · mesh · PVC · vinyl · leather

garments

leggings

Form-fitting leg garments

leotard · wetsuit · jumpsuit · swimsuit · dancewear · bodystocking · shapewear · rashguard · hosiery · tights

fashion

silhouette

Filled-in outline shape

contour · sculpted · streamlined · sleek · tailored · fitted · clingy · snug · revealing · accentuating

aesthetic

glossy

Smooth and shiny

  • shinyReflecting light smoothly
  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
  • sleekSmooth and elegant

lustrous · polished · metallic · iridescent · matte · textured · see-through · opaque · reflective · satin

activities

gymnastics

Athletic discipline of controlled movement

  • balletClassical dance on pointe
  • danceRhythmic bodily movement
  • yogaMind-body exercise discipline

cycling · swimming · diving · aerobics · wrestling · running · surfing · triathlon · parkour · acrobatics

Categories
Opposites
garment fit

skin-tightloose

Not firmly secured

baggy · loose-fitting · oversized · flowing · billowing

Family

skintight

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG