Words Related to Clothes and Fashion

Words Related to Clothes and Fashion - Dresses

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Read this lesson to learn the names of different types of dresses and skirts in English, such as "miniskirt", "jumper" and "gown".
dress
dressnoun

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

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gown
gownnoun

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

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little black dress
little black dressnoun

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

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pinafore
pinaforenoun

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

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evening gown
evening gownnoun

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

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evening dress
evening dressnoun

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

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maternity dress
maternity dressnoun

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

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sheath dress
sheath dressnoun

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

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mini dress
mini dressnoun

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

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maxi dress
maxi dressnoun

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

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cocktail dress
cocktail dressnoun

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

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wedding dress
wedding dressnoun

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

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sundress
sundressnoun

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

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shift dress
shift dressnoun

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

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one-shoulder dress
one-shoulder dressnoun

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

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ballgown
ballgownnoun

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

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morning dress
morning dressnoun

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

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formal
formalnoun

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

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maxi
maxinoun

a long skirt, dress or coat ending near the ankles

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sheath
sheathnoun

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

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chemise
chemisenoun

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

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wraparound
wraparoundnoun

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

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coatdress
coatdressnoun

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

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gymslip
gymslipnoun

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

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mother hubbard
mother hubbardnoun

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

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tea gown
tea gownnoun

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

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fancy dress
fancy dressnoun

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

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polonaise
polonaisenoun

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

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dirndl
dirndlnoun

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

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