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Modesty panel

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In fashion & textiles, modesty panel means: Fabric panel placed behind an opening to provide additional coverage.

In Turkish: kapama içi örtü parçası

How it is used

Often used behind lacing or a deep opening; describe the panel’s position and how it is attached.

Example sentences

  1. The modesty panel covers the gap beneath the laced back of the dress.

    The panel provides coverage while the outer opening remains visible.

  2. Attach the modesty panel on one side so the wearer can position it easily.

    The attachment method affects access and adjustment during dressing.

Common collocations

  • lace-up modesty panel
  • removable modesty panel
  • garmentA single item of clothing, such as a shirt, dress, coat or pair of trousers, especially when talking about how it is designed, made or sold.
  • seamThe line where two or more pieces of fabric are joined together, usually by sewing, such as the side seam or shoulder seam of a garment.

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