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chemise

noun

Definition of chemise

as in kirtle

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Recent Examples of chemise Or go for a one-piece, like a nightgown or a chemise, which eliminates one item from your carry-on. — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 In the late 18th century, French artist Elizabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun painted a portrait of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, wearing a sloping straw hat and chemise dress — a typical undergarment for women at the time. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025 Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024 Monroe also advocated for the popularity of the chemise dress, wearing and ordering the look for her closet. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for chemise

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Noun

Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.

— Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023

Definition of kirtle

Noun

Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

Definition of kimono

Noun

Shawkat wore an airy sundress with watercolor yellow and black-and-white leaf panelling, with her own pair of white stripe adidas.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Trendy Queen Mini Sundress For a more formal take on an athletic travel dress, this flowy sundress has an elevated look made from a comfortable, polyester-spandex stretchy material.

— Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sundress

Noun

The two-time Olympic champion from Norway hadn’t raced since having surgery early this year to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around his left Achilles tendon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Gay then allegedly returned to his vehicle and came back with a machete in its sheath.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

The score was tied seven times over the final six minutes of the half, the last tie coming on Wilson's midrange jumper with 34 seconds left for a 48-48 halftime score.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
The Tempo trimmed the deficit to four points in the final minute, but Bueckers hit a jumper to get the lead back to six before Isabelle Harrison was called for a charge.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of jumper

Noun

These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.

— Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.

— Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022

Definition of housedress

Noun

Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025

Definition of shirtwaist

Noun

Weaving’s white minidress featured the British designer’s signature punk edge, with asymmetric straps, a rounded neckline and a form-fitting bodice.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather.

— Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026