Thesaurus results for SUNDRESS

sundress

noun

Definition of sundress

as in kimono

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Recent Examples of sundress Toss it over a white T-shirt and jeans for an easy everyday outfit, pair it with trousers for a more polished look, or layer it over a sundress when warm afternoons turn into chillier evenings. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 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

The capsule includes a lingerie set, a pajama set, cotton shorts, a silk nightwear set comprising a top and panties, as well as a kimono, a pocket square and a scarf.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 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

Embracing some incognito cues with proportional distortion, the minidress was crafted with voluminous sleeves with a semi-sheer fabric.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Lou celebrated her fashion week milestone in a light pink acid wash denim minidress, which featured a structured peplum bodice embellished with buttons running down the front.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 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

Noun

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

James was first off the bench to celebrate with Maxey after the All-Star guard hit a fadeaway jumper to end the third quarter and put the Sixers up 10.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
On Wednesday night’s opening possession, Randle sized up Charlotte Hornets forward Naz Reid, took two dribbles to his left, then drilled a turnaround jumper from the free-throw line.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of jumper

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