bodycon

or bod·y-con or bod·y con

[ bod-ee-kon ]

adjective

1. (of clothing) designed to be close-fitting, and often made with stretchy material, so as to display the shape of the body; skintight:

   Bodycon dresses restrict the length of one’s stride, making it difficult for wearers to walk with confidence in heels.

2. of or relating to clothing in this style:

   She experimented for a while with a more bodycon approach to dressing than her signature layering.

noun

1. a style of clothing designed to be close-fitting, often made with stretchy material, so as to display the shape of the body:

   Why didn’t you tell me how big my butt looks in bodycon?

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodycon¹

First recorded in 1990–95; from Japanese bodikon, itself a shortening of English body-conscious

Example Sentences

Vanessa Hudgens is looking absolutely stunning - and pregnant! - in a black bodycon high-necked dress, accessorised with a diamond choker.

From BBC

We asked industry expert Chris Grayer to price-up the cost of making a light brown, mini bodycon dress - with a rouched detail - which Boohoo retailed at £15.

From BBC

The Manchester-based brand came under fire years ago for selling a bodycon dress for as little as £5.

From BBC

And in keeping with a bodycon trend that has made corsets, bra tops and tiny culottes part of an everyday wardrobe, some looks came down the runway completely al fresco, with perhaps a sheer stocking and garter.

From Seattle Times

The items on offer, like split dresses, miniskirts and bodycon dresses, are what you'd expect to find on the fast fashion site but many Muslims dress modestly on a day-to-day basis to reflect their religious beliefs.

From BBC