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Recent Examples of minidress
The Olympic skier Eileen Gu arrived in an Iris van Herpen minidress covered with clear glass beads that resembled tiny bubbles; a mechanism hidden under her dress created real bubbles, which floated out through an opening in her skirt, bringing to mind Glinda the Good Witch.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 May 2026
Earle selected the mule heel style to accompany a bold red minidress by Givenchy.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The polka-dot minidress Flirty, easy to style, and endlessly versatile.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The dress' bubble hem cut away at the front into a minidress revealing her pointed black pumps, and the actress also cinched in her waist with a black leather belt.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 May 2026
Earle selected the mule heel style to accompany a bold red minidress by Givenchy.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The polka-dot minidress Flirty, easy to style, and endlessly versatile.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The dress' bubble hem cut away at the front into a minidress revealing her pointed black pumps, and the actress also cinched in her waist with a black leather belt.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minidress
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Last week, the singer was spotted in a friend’s Instagram post wearing an airy sundress and coordinating white sneakers during a trip to London.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The thin straps and square toe give them a refined aesthetic that pairs well with jeans or even a classy sundress (my raggedy Tevas could never).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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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
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The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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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
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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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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
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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
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Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2025
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Amaya Espinal Instead of sporting a matching set or a stringy bikini, our girl, Amaya Papaya, floated around the villa in episode 28 of Love Island USA in a flowy muumuu dress, which is a house dress worn in the U.S., according to Teen Vogue.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brunson, smothered by the Spurs’ tenacious defense, missed shot after shot, but—clutch as ever—tied the game at 104 with an off-kilter jumper, then was in the right place to make the game-winning play when Wembanyama threw the ball away, and scored the game-winning point.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Los Angeles held a 55-54 lead at halftime after Bueckers' baseline jumper at the buzzer was overturned after a review.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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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
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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
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“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minidress. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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