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Recent Examples of sweaterdress
Like the other cardigan in your closet, a sweaterdress in the classic silhouette packs a lot of punch.
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Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2021
This ribbed sweaterdress that, frankly, doesn’t make any sense given the heat on the East coast right now.
—Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021
Lead image: Moschino Couture sweaterdress
—Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2017
Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2021
This ribbed sweaterdress that, frankly, doesn’t make any sense given the heat on the East coast right now.
—Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2021
Lead image: Moschino Couture sweaterdress
—Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweaterdress
Noun
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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
Noun
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While in New York in May, Swift stepped out with her family in this Valentino minidress.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Singer Tate McRae, for one, chose a sheer Ludovic de Saint Sernin golden minidress that deliberately exposed the bra and briefs underneath.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Donning that breezy sundress or a cute, sleeveless number can be a simple but convenient way to step out looking fabulous.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Cobblestoned cities require something a little more polished; a white cotton sundress will never steer you wrong.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Connecticut's Saniya Rivers went coast-to-coast at the end of the third for a jumper at the free-throw line, tying the game at 64.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Even the wiring had to be improvised at scale, with metal rods used in place of traditional jumper wires, since no off-the-shelf equivalents exist for a project of this size.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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First came a shift or chemise, typically made of linen, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Actor Cate Blanchett, here gracing the May 16 screening of James Gray’s Paper Tiger, definitely got the memo on the merits of the black sheath, and has kept the whole train/no-train/big-dress/little-dress debate begun at last year’s festival down to a dull roar.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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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“Sweaterdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweaterdress. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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