1. showy or unnecessary ornamental details, especially on clothing; frills and decorative trimmings
Usage: often used in plural form

Examples

• The Victorian dress was covered in furbelows and lace.
• She preferred simple clothing without all the furbelows.
• The designer added furbelows to make the gown more elaborate.
• His writing style was cluttered with unnecessary furbelows.
• The curtains were decorated with silk furbelows and tassels.
• Modern fashion tends to avoid excessive furbelows.