kimono

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Recent Examples of kimono Explore boutiques like Amor & Rosas, known for kimonos embroidered by Chiapas collectives, and María Belen, offering handcrafted silver jewelry. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Lawrence utilized bold colors and textures in her layered look, pairing a vibrant red kimono-style coat with cheetah-print boots peeking out under her wide-leg pants. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025 Every day, Instagram is flooded with countless carousels of girls roaming the streets of Tokyo in oversize denim jackets, or posing in kimonos on traditional tatami mats. Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025 There were evil cicadas buzzing around, a sentient instant camera taking pictures on its own, a possibly nefarious ventriloquist dummy, and an evil ghost lady in a kimono. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for kimono
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Noun
  • Wearing a blue sundress and a tiara, Katelynn can be seen beaming and embracing her boyfriend in a video Liebert shared of the event.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
  • That means swapping my breezy linen for cozy layers, sandals for sneakers, and sundresses for sweaters.
    Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Investigators believe that Kernodle then turned and fled, forcing Kohberger to follow after her down the stairs and leave behind his knife sheath.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Police found a Ka-Bar sheath at the crime scene that had Kohberger's DNA on it, which led them to his parents' house in the Poconos with help from the FBI and state-of-the-art techniques called investigative genetic genealogy.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Alix Earle brought her sexy style to the MTV VMAs in a white Tom Ford minidress with dangerously wide side cutouts.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The actress’ look gave the minidress a couture take.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
    Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For their walk, Ronan donned a leopard print button-up midi shirtdress from maternity brand Isabella Oliver, belted under the bust to accentuate her baby bump.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
  • European Linen Shirtdress A shirtdress is a wardrobe essential, and this one stands out for its breathable 100 percent European linen, which is lightweight, durable, and hypoallergenic.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • To truly embody auntie-core, not just in appearance, but in spirit, a proper muumuu is a must.
    Essence, Essence, 17 July 2025
  • Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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

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