spangles
Costume's shiny bits
Spangles are small, glittering ornamental discs sewn onto fabric for decoration—the shiny bits on a sequined dress or theatrical costume.
The word extends to any small sparkling objects: Spangles of light danced on the water.
To spangle is to cover with or as if with such ornaments: a sky spangled with stars, as in "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Tremulous, wavering light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- glintBrief bright reflection
glisten · flash · dazzle · sequins · glimmer · sheen · luster · iridescence
Ostentatious showiness
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
- razzle-dazzleShowy, confusing spectacle
- showinessOstentatious display quality
- flashinessOstentatious showiness
extravagance · opulence · allure · dazzle · red-carpet · starlet · Hollywood · Vegas
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- trimmingCutting away excess
adornment · ornamentation · beading · rhinestones · crystals · studs · motif · embellishment
Attire for movement arts
- showgirlTheatrical revue dancer
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- leotardTight one-piece garment
bodysuit · majorette · cheerleader · cabaret · Vegas · theatrical · costume · drag
Festive event marking occasion
- galaFestive formal occasion
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- fiestaFestive public celebration
- pageantStaged public display
parade · revelry · merrymaking · extravaganza · fete · jubilee · holiday · festival
Craft with needle and thread
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
needlework · bedazzling · iron-on · sequining · textile · fabric · notions · trim
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
glint · glisten · flash · dazzle · sequins · glimmer · sheen · luster · iridescence · scintillation
glitz
Ostentatious showiness
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
- razzle-dazzleShowy, confusing spectacle
- showinessOstentatious display quality
flashiness · extravagance · opulence · allure · dazzle · red-carpet · starlet · Hollywood · Vegas · cabaret
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
trimming · adornment · ornamentation · beading · rhinestones · crystals · studs · motif · embellishment · tinsel
dancewear
Attire for movement arts
- showgirlTheatrical revue dancer
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
leotard · bodysuit · majorette · cheerleader · cabaret · Vegas · theatrical · costume · drag · carnival
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
pageant · parade · revelry · merrymaking · extravaganza · fete · jubilee · holiday · festival · party
sewing
Craft with needle and thread
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
embroidery · needlework · bedazzling · iron-on · sequining · textile · fabric · notions · trim · haberdashery
- circuscircus, big top, clown, clowns, ringmaster
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- tackinesstackiness, gaudiness, garishness, tawdriness, trashiness
- sparklesglitter, sequins, tinsel, rhinestones, sparkle
- ornamentationornaments, ornament, ornamentation, ornamental, embellishment
- embroiderycross stitch, cross-stitch, French knot, needlepoint, crewelwork
spanglesplainness
Unadorned, straightforward quality
dullness · bareness · austerity · simplicity · matte finish
spanglesdullness
Lack of stimulation
matteness · matte finish · flat finish · lusterlessness · opacity
spanglesmatte
Non-reflective surface finish
dull · flat finish · non-reflective · lusterless · lackluster
- Star-Spangled BannerAmerican patriotic song
- The Star-Spangled BannerUnited States national anthem
- star spangledDecorated with stars
- star spangled bannerAmerican patriotic song