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Words Related to Clothes and Fashion - Dresses
Read this lesson to learn the names of different types of dresses and skirts in English, such as "miniskirt", "jumper" and "gown".
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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
gown
[noun]
a woman's evening dress with a long height, worn on formal or special occasions
little black dress
[noun]
a short or midi dress that is black and is worn by women outdoors or on any social occasion
evening gown
[noun]
a long elegant dress that is usually worn on formal occasions or events that take place after evening
evening dress
[noun]
a long, formal dress typically worn to special occasions or events in the evening
maternity dress
[noun]
a dress designed to be worn by pregnant women, with features such as stretchy or adjustable fabric to accommodate a growing belly
sheath dress
[noun]
a fitted, straight-cut dress that typically falls to the knee or slightly above, with a simple and streamlined silhouette
cocktail dress
[noun]
a knee-length or shorter dress typically worn for semi-formal occasions
wedding dress
[noun]
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
shift dress
[noun]
a simple, straight-cut dress that hangs loosely from the shoulders and does not have a defined waistline
one-shoulder dress
[noun]
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
morning dress
[noun]
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
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
wraparound
[noun]
a garment that is wrapped around the body and fastened at the side, typically a dress or skirt
coatdress
[noun]
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
tea gown
[noun]
a loose-fitting, informal dress worn by women during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for informal occasions
fancy dress
[noun]
clothing that people wear for a party to look like another person, especially a famous one
polonaise
[noun]
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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