Some people may consider her too stern, too matter-of-fact, but she isn't; in her boudoir there is scent and sachet and frilly, ribbony things that nobody ever sees.
"Flowing Gold"
Rex Beach
The lacy bridal veil, the little buckled slippers, the full, filmy petticoats and all the soft white ribbony things that it is the right of every bride to have.
"Green Valley"
Katharine Reynolds
He wondered what she would look like if she shed boots and broad hat and riding-habit and appeared before a man in an evening gown-"all lacy and ribbony, you know."
"Judith of Blue Lake Ranch"
Jackson Gregory