A triangular piece of fabric inserted into a seam or slash to add flare or fullness to a garment, typically at the hem. Godets create graceful movement and swing in skirts and dresses without adding bulk at the waist.
From French 'godet' meaning a small cup or bowl, referring to the curved, cup-like shape the fabric creates when the triangular insert opens out. The term entered fashion vocabulary in the early 20th century.
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