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coatdress

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Definition of coatdress

as in minidress

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Recent Examples of coatdress Kate's blue choice was a sweet nod to Diana who had worn a near identical coatdress in 1987. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Kate’s coatdress, designed by Catherine Walker, featured light blue buttons with white trimmings on the edges of her lapels and pockets to match her hat, which featured a light blue outer rim with a white center. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 The princess wore a baby blue Catherine Walker coatdress with white trim, which was reminiscent of Princess Diana’s Easter 1987 look by the same designer. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026 During a visit to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a leading cancer center in greater Manchester, the Princess of Wales wore her cobalt blue Eponine London coatdress with a lapis lazuli necklace that has a meaningful connection to the city. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coatdress

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Noun

Eniko stayed on theme, pairing the heels with a black Gucci Horsebit jersey minidress.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Hailey, in turn, wore a Christian Dior by John Galliano red silk micro minidress cut with black lace (from the fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2005 collection), plus The Row Sacha thong sandals, a black croc leather clutch and slim black sunglasses.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of minidress

Noun

Following the stabbings, Kohberger fled the scene, but left trace amounts of DNA on a knife sheath, which authorities used to identify him as a suspect.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 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

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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

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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

Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of chemise

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For the occasion, George matched his father in a suit and tie — despite the heat — while Kate was praised for her sage-green cape dress by Emilia Wickstead and Charlotte for her royal-blue sundress.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Kate stunned in a sage green cape dress, while Charlotte’s sundress matched a shade of royal blue that her mother has worn frequently in the past.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of sundress

Noun

Her jumper is also going in at a high clip, and the Sun went to her in the midrange out of the pick-and-roll to close out the Fire.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
His 15-point first half Thursday included two threes, a high-degree-of-difficulty turnaround jumper and another challenging jumper.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of jumper

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