try on
verb
tried on; trying on; tries on
1
: to put on (a garment) in order to test the fit
2
: to use or test experimentally
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At the old museum, patrons were encouraged to try on a selection of costumes, but Faulk says wear and tear on them was beginning to be a problem.
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Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Or, try on some new pieces from Crosby by Mollie Burch or Minkpink.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Tisdale French shared a video trying on her old HSM costumes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, try on different colors, and patterns.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Or, try on some new pieces from Crosby by Mollie Burch or Minkpink.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Tisdale French shared a video trying on her old HSM costumes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, try on different colors, and patterns.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Try on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20on. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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