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vestiary

noun

ˈve-stē-ˌer-ē

Definition of vestiary

as in clothing

covering for the human body in Gainsborough's paintings women are almost always portrayed in a varicolored vestiary of satin and silk

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As more institutions devote space to designers and their archives, clothing is increasingly understood as a cultural artifact rather than simply a commercial product.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Check faces, hands, hair, jewelry and clothing for unexpected changes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of clothing

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All in all, the look was par for the course for Roan, well-known for her penchant for eye-catching attire.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
While there were some breathtaking gowns on display, these ready-to-wear pieces could easily be selected as the bridal attire for the entire wedding weekend.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

Babydoll dresses in the spirit of the 1960s model Twiggy and their accompanying endless stretches of leg are another possible alternative.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

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In August, Under Armour named the rapper its global brand ambassador and creative director of P-Star, a new platform spanning apparel, footwear and community initiatives.

— Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Varun Sachdeva, creative strategist at Trimi, cited a recent report from the online telehealth platform that put a spotlight on how GLP-1 medications are impacting apparel.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparel

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