Across
- 5. Material cut to shape
- 6. Slight opening at the toe, revealing a glimpse
- 10. A flash on a polished surface
- 11. Supports the bust while shrinking the midsection
- 14. Hidden reinforcement for a lifted silhouette
- 17. Shiny material that “lays"
- 18. Pleated Scottish garment
- 21. Glossy alure
- 22. Soft‑lined gloves that mute the sound of a slap
- 23. Popular beach‑wear alternative
- 26. Vacuum prerequisite
- 29. Loose cover‑up that combs the silhouette
- 31. Plush garments for after‑bath relaxation
- 34. French term for a light, flowing under‑dress
- 35. Traditional partner to a garter
- 36. Flexible material with a smooth finish
- 37. Napped leather
- 38. The way one walks—often altered by heels
- 42. Adjective for a garment with multiple thin bands
- 45. Everyday under‑garment, often cotton
- 47. Reflective quality of a wet‑look surface
- 48. Sound that follows a stride in stilettos
- 50. Cross‑stitched synonym for “torso” armor
- 53. Shiny after buffing
- 54. Predatory‑named skin tight suit favored by some fetishists
- 56. Ceremonial dress and accessories that signify authority
Down
- 1. Upper part of a shoe that covers the foot
- 2. Almost naked, but not quite
- 3. Often paired with a “satin tie” for a vintage look
- 4. Elevated sole
- 7. Close‑fitting
- 8. Elastic quality allowing a snug fit
- 9. Tighten with a strap
- 12. Fine netting that hints at what lies beneath
- 13. Leather strap that can cinch
- 15. Upper garment that “busts” the waist line
- 16. Leg coverings that protect the thighs
- 18. Boot reaching midway
- 19. Equestrian pants, named after an Indian princely state
- 20. Aged sheen on leather that deepens with use and oil
- 24. Soft, tanned hide
- 25. Three‑piece suit component that sits over the shirt
- 27. Belt‑like garment
- 28. The act of threading cords through eyelets
- 30. High‑shine finish
- 32. Unusual turn
- 33. Fastened with strings
- 35. A soft, reflective luster
- 39. Curved foot support
- 40. One‑piece outfit for a sleek look
- 41. Classic closed‑toe heeled shoe
- 42. Leather strap used to sharpen a razor
- 43. Plastic polymer common in plumbing
- 44. Decorative band worn just above the ankle
- 46. Name of a "cute", form‑fitting outfit
- 49. The alchemist of the leather trade
- 50. It used to be made of whales
- 51. Covered in form‑fitting material
- 52. Military‑style boot
- 55. A small, smooth garment—also a “mistake”