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sundress

noun

Definition of sundress

as in kimono

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Recent Examples of sundress Michelle Obama swapped out her edgy style for a preppy twist on the summer sundress in photos shared on August 26. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 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 Bronze wore light brown shorts with a white shirt, while Sterling wore a white sundress with orange stripes. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundress

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Noun

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

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

Definition of housedress

Noun

The auction will represent the first time in nearly three decades that the black minidress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian will be available for sale.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026
The exact ensemble varied for each member, ranging from a minidress with cutouts to a miniskirt paired with long sleeves.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of minidress

Noun

The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette.

— April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of chemise

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But a muumuu is much more multi-purpose than a nightgown could ever be.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of muumuu

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

On a network where women once seemed to have a uniform of bright sheath dresses, Jessica Tarlov is wearing sneakers.

— Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Alcaraz is coming back from tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

But the Americans responded with a 10-2 run of their own, sparked by a short-range jumper from Stewart off a give-and-go action with Jackie Young, and pulled within two by halftime.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Finally, there is the case of Tara Davis-Woodhall, the reigning Olympic and world champion long jumper who suffered a concussion after getting hit head-on while driving in a parking lot on her way to training last month.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of jumper

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