Thesaurus results for VESTIARY

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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Noun

The rise of cheaper fashion and athletic clothing subsequently put pressure on premium denim.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Thrifting, attending clothing swaps and raiding friends' and family members' closets are all ways to avoid buying new costumes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of clothing

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Hiding his Caesar cut under his signature New York Yankees cap and adorned with a glittery stack of gold chains, JAY-Z kept his setlist as tight as his concert attire of bulletproof vests.

— Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
So Wednesday, her parents — Joe and Jennie — showed up to districts in protect-women's-sports attire to honor their daughter's courage.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of attire

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Sparkling metallic accents and starry motifs light up a halter dress, a sophisticated pajama pantsuit or a sheer chiffon gown with billowing sleeves, and sequins shine on a short sleeveless dress through a festive lens.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Well, that Attersee dress—last April or something, the alert popped up.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

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Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparel

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