as in gowns
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
preferred nightshirts over pajama sets
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gowns
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Up until that point, Oscar gowns had often been the purview of costume departments and more theatrical designers (save an occasional visit by a Givenchy).—
Belinda Luscombe,
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5 Sep. 2025 -
And unlike the others, that revolution touched almost everything, from T-shirts and jeans to gowns; fragrances to hotels; suits to candles.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Nightshirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirts. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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