Noun
A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn esp. by women; a corset; stays.
A close-fitting outer waist or vest forming the upper part of a woman's dress, or a portion of it.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAt the back of her ruff stood a high black collar; and she wore a wide black shirt, pointed bodice, and enormous winged sleeves. Source: Internet
I smoothed down the front of my dark skirts, cringing a little at the flour splattered across my bodice. Source: Internet
“As does the close-fitting bodice with tight three-quarter-length sleeves. Source: Internet
Apart from that, a gown with a sweetheart neckline will also accent the bodice if it covers enough of the full bust line. Source: Internet
A stunning floral motif winds romantically around the bodice." Source: Internet
Halter skater dress with strap detail at front neckline, solid skirt with allover engineered bodice print and back skirt logo embroidery. Source: Internet