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Recent Examples of minidress
Wrap yourself in an elegant outer layer, like this trench coat from The Drop—then, once seated, unbelt it to reveal a dress that feels decidedly evening (like this Zara minidress, with its short hem, satin sheen, and open back).
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
The Australian actress wore a sleeveless minidress with a column silhouette and metallic fabric courtesy of the French luxury fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The nominee made a statement in a black minidress with a dramatic ivory cape that adhered to the skirt and draped down either side.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
Confirming that Robbie’s take on the Brontë heroine will be more Bridgerton-style bodice ripper, the actress also stepped out in a teeny-tiny Roberto Cavalli minidress, paired with Louboutins: the obvious choice of footwear for navigating the Yorkshire moors.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
The Australian actress wore a sleeveless minidress with a column silhouette and metallic fabric courtesy of the French luxury fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The nominee made a statement in a black minidress with a dramatic ivory cape that adhered to the skirt and draped down either side.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
Confirming that Robbie’s take on the Brontë heroine will be more Bridgerton-style bodice ripper, the actress also stepped out in a teeny-tiny Roberto Cavalli minidress, paired with Louboutins: the obvious choice of footwear for navigating the Yorkshire moors.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minidress
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Dokotoo Pullover Sweater Of course, no packing list is complete without a sundress, and this flattering Grace Karin maxi is hard to beat.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yet, on a warm fall afternoon, while playing hide-and-seek with other kids in her mother's yard, the petite 6-year-old girl wearing a sundress vanished.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Upstairs is a tatami mat tea ceremony space wrapped in decorative steel screens where, in a play of light and shadows, a lady in a dusty pink kimono whisks matcha.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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While entire spaces in bold colors are not traditional, Yoshida points to kimonos and historic Japanese screens as examples of color, pattern, and movement.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 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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First came a shift or chemise, typically made of linen, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Nov. 2025
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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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And although there are several great places to explore the reef along Belize’s coast, the island of Ambergris Caye—a 90-minute water taxi ride or a quick 20-minute puddle-jumper flight from Belize City on the mainland—is one of the best places to base yourself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State golfer Harry Takis and jumper Xiamara Young are both in the national spotlight this week.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 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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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
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“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minidress. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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