Thesaurus results for SHIRTDRESS

shirtdress

noun

Definition of shirtdress

as in sundress

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Recent Examples of shirtdress This flowy shirtdress with a polished collar and figure-flattering tapered waist is the blueprint. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 During her visit to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital on Monday, Middleton wore the Suzannah London silk flippy wiggle shirtdress in white with black accents. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 This sleeveless shirtdress features a flattering shirttail hem and button-up front for a look that’s casual but polished. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 The style offers the ease of a throw-on dress with more structure than a cotton shift or shirtdress. — Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shirtdress

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Shawkat wore an airy sundress with watercolor yellow and black-and-white leaf panelling, with her own pair of white stripe adidas.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Trendy Queen Mini Sundress For a more formal take on an athletic travel dress, this flowy sundress has an elevated look made from a comfortable, polyester-spandex stretchy material.

— Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sundress

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Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 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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In addition to Hathaway’s fuchsia and red moment, Madonna showcased a hot pink and black slingback pump from Saint Laurent at the label’s men’s show in Paris in June, pairing the shoes with a lacy red long-sleeve minidress.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Shorter hemlines may be egging on this summer skin trend, but don’t toss that minidress just yet.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of minidress

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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

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

Noun

The two-time Olympic champion from Norway hadn’t raced since having surgery early this year to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around his left Achilles tendon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Gay then allegedly returned to his vehicle and came back with a machete in its sheath.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheath

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

Noun

By the grace of God for your mother and her Church, Trust the process for theirs; a sari or a muumuu or a bubu in her temple, Lululemon or Lilly Pulitzer in theirs.

— Taiye Selasi, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
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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