formfitting

[ fawrm-fit-ing ]

adjective

1. designed to fit snugly around a given shape; close-fitting:

   a formfitting blouse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of formfitting¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; form + fitting

Example Sentences

More modestly, full tuxedos were formfitting with cigarette trouser or short shorts and cropped jackets that allowed peek-a-boo moments.

From Seattle Times

They’re mostly physical: mincing down a school hallway in formfitting, scarlet couture under a parka; uttering the word “Peoria” then appearing there, as if the mother ship abandoned her.

From New York Times

"Let’s go VMAs" Lopez, 52, captioned a set of photos in which she rocks a black front-tying crop top and a formfitting silver and black sequin skirt that featured its own fastening strings.

From Fox News

As a wheelchair user, she didn’t think she could ever wear formfitting clothes or skirts.

From The Verge

A favorite consists of a black cowboy hat with iridescent jade piping, a matching formfitting jacket complete with dangling fringe and a glittering suit tail, and green sparkling thong underwear layered over a sports bra emblazoned on both sides with “Girl Flexxx.”

From Slate