Clothes and Fashion - Dresses

Here you will learn some English words related to dresses such as "gown", "pinafore", and "sundress".

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Clothes and Fashion
dress [noun]

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

Ex: I want to buy a new dress for the wedding .
gown [noun]

a woman's evening dress with a long height, worn on formal or special occasions

Ex: The actress walked down the red carpet in a sparkling gown .

a short or midi dress that is black and is worn by women outdoors or on any social occasion

pinafore [noun]

a dress with no sleeves or collar that is worn over other garments

a long elegant dress that is usually worn on formal occasions or events that take place after evening

Ex: He admired the intricate details on her evening gown .

a long, formal dress typically worn to special occasions or events in the evening

a dress designed to be worn by pregnant women, with features such as stretchy or adjustable fabric to accommodate a growing belly

a fitted, straight-cut dress that typically falls to the knee or slightly above, with a simple and streamlined silhouette

a type of short dress that typically ends above the knee.

a long, flowing dress that typically extends to the ankles or floor

Ex: She packed a cotton maxi dress for her vacation .

a knee-length or shorter dress typically worn for semi-formal occasions

Ex: He complimented her on how stunning she looked in her cocktail dress .

a formal attire worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony or reception

sundress [noun]

a light, loose-fitting dress, typically made of cotton, and designed to be worn on hot days

a simple, straight-cut dress that hangs loosely from the shoulders and does not have a defined waistline

a type of dress that features a single strap or sleeve on one shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare

ballgown [noun]

a formal, typically floor-length dress worn for special occasions, such as balls or formal events

a semi-formal attire consisting of a full-length dress with long sleeves, worn typically in the morning or early afternoon

formal [noun]

a type of attire worn for formal events such as weddings, proms, or black-tie events

maxi [noun]

a long skirt, dress or coat ending near the ankles

sheath [noun]

a dress or skirt that fits closely to the body and typically has no waistline

chemise [noun]

a loose-fitting, sleeveless undergarment or dress that hangs straight from the shoulders and fits loosely at the waist

a garment that is wrapped around the body and fastened at the side, typically a dress or skirt

a dress that combines the style of a coat with that of a dress, usually having a tailored collar, lapels, and front closure

gymslip [noun]

a sleeveless dress worn by girls, primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as a school uniform

a loose-fitting dress with a high waistline and a low-necked bodice

tea gown [noun]

a loose-fitting, informal dress worn by women during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for informal occasions

clothing that people wear for a party to look like another person, especially a famous one

Ex: He borrowed a superhero outfit for the fancy dress event .

a type of women's dress characterized by a fitted bodice and a draped overskirt gathered in three places, creating a pouf at the back

dirndl [noun]

a traditional Bavarian dress characterized by a close-fitting bodice, full skirt, and apron, typically worn by women for festive occasions