The term DRESS PART refers to the various components that make up a dress. The crossword solutions for this term include HEM (3 letters), BODICE (6 letters), BELT (4 letters), HEMLINE (7 letters), PEPLUM (6 letters), YOKE (4 letters), and GUSSET (6 letters). The HEM is the bottom edge of a dress, while the BODICE is the upper part of the dress that covers the torso. A BELT is a band of fabric or leather that is worn around the waist to cinch in the dress. The HEMLINE is the line created by the HEM of the dress. A peplum is an extra layer of fabric that is attached to the waist of a dress. A YOKE is a piece of fabric that is attached to the shoulders of a dress. Lastly, a GUSSET is a triangular piece of fabric that is inserted into a seam to add strength and flexibility.