1. Artificial hairpieces, such as wigs, hairpieces, or false hair used to cover baldness or add volume to natural hair.
Usage: Plural form of postiche; Often used in theatrical, fashion, or cosmetic contexts
2. Imitation or artificial things; something made to look genuine but lacking authenticity.
Usage: Figurative or extended sense; Less common in modern usage

Examples

• The actress wore postiches to achieve the elaborate hairstyle required for the period drama.
• The theater's costume department stored dozens of postiches for different productions.
• He purchased several postiches to experiment with different looks before committing to a permanent change.
• The salon specializes in fitting and styling postiches for clients experiencing hair loss.
• Victorian women sometimes wore postiches to create the voluminous updos fashionable at the time.
• The critic dismissed the novel's emotional depth as mere postiches, lacking genuine feeling.