gown definition
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Definition of 'gown' gown (gaʊn ) Word forms: plural gowns. 1. countable noun. A gown is a dress, usually a long dress, which women wear on formal occasions. The new ball gown was a great success. ...wedding gowns. 2. countable noun. A gown is a loose black garment worn on formal occasions by people such as lawyers and academics.
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- A gown is a formal dress. When your date to a party or dance is wearing a tuxedo, you'll probably want to wear a gown. There are many different kinds of gowns, including ball gowns, wedding gowns, and evening gowns. All of them are worn primarily by women on formal occasions. It was once common to call any one-piece woman's garment a gown, while now it's more often called a dress.
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glamour noun. Glamour is defined as the elegant, exciting or attractive quality that makes someone or something seem special or desirable. 1  The elusive and sexy quality of a supermodel that makes everyone want to look at her is an example of glamour.
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What Is a Sheath Dress and How to Wear It Definition of a Sheath Dress. Definition: A sheath dress features a silhouette that fits close to the body, and can have a hemline that hits anywhere from mid-thigh to mid-calf. A sheath by definition (think about the sheath of a sword, for example) is meant to hold close to that which it encases. The neckline can vary, but a fitted waist is the focal point of this type of dress.
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suit suit. 1  a set of clothes to be worn together; now, esp., a coat and trousers (or skirt), and sometimes a vest, usually all of the same material. 2  Slang a person wearing a suit; specif., a business executive or a bureaucrat: usually a term of mild derision.
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Skirt The Evolution of the skirt, Harry Julius, 1916. A skirt is the lower part of a dress or gown, covering the person from the waist downwards, or a separate outer garment serving this purpose.
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- Definition of pageant - a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a histo Definition of pageant - a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a histo dictionary thesaurus
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dirndl Definition of dirndl. 1  1 : a dress style with tight bodice, short sleeves, low neck, and gathered skirt. 2  2 : a full skirt with a tight waistband.
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Collar (clothing) Collar (clothing) In clothing, a collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat or blouse that fastens around or frames the neck. Among clothing construction professionals, a collar is differentiated from other necklines such as revers and lapels, by being made from a separate piece of fabric, rather than a folded or cut part of the same piece of fabric used for the main body of the garment. A collar may be permanently attached to the main body of the garment or detachable.
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Definitions &Translations Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: skirts. Plural noun of the word skirt. She had two skirts for work in her wardrobe, she wore them on alternate days to ensure she got the wear out of them.
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Skirts and dresses - thesaurus noun. a long wide piece of cloth that is tied around the waist to make a skirt or at the shoulder to make a dress. It is worn by men and women in Malaysia and some other countries.
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costume costume - the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; he wore his national costume. academic costume - a costume worn on formal occasions by the faculty or students of a university or college.
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- nobility (countable and uncountable, plural nobilities) A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.
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- The definition of a gown is a long, loose-fitting dress or robe. 1  Your wedding dress is an example of a gown. 2  Your long silky nightdress that you sleep in is an example of a gown. 3  The black cloak you wear when you graduate from high school is an example of a gown.
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stole Definition of stole. 1 : a long loose garment : robe. 2 : an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons. 3 : a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders.
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dressing Definition of dressing. 1  1a : the act or process of one who dressesb : an instance of such act or process. 2  2a : a sauce for adding to a dish (as a salad)b : a seasoned mixture usually used as a stuffing (as for poultry) 3  3a : material (as ointment or gauze) applied to cover a lesion or woundb : fertilizing material (as manure or compost)
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- The definition of a ribbon is a thin strip of silk or rayon fabric with finished images. An example of a ribbon is what a young girl might use to tie up her hair. ribbon
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- ribbon definition: The definition of a ribbon is a thin strip of silk or rayon fabric with finished images. (noun) An example of a ribbon is what a young girl might use to tie up her hair....
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- regalia noun [U]. › ​official and ​traditional ​special ​clothes and ​decorations, ​especially those ​worn or ​carried in ​formal ​ceremonies: The queen's regalia at her ​coronation ​included her ​crown and ​sceptre.
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attire Definition of attire. 1  1 : dress, clothes business attire; especially : splendid or decorative clothing the queen in her royal attire. 2  2 : the antlers or antlers and scalp of a stag or buck.
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sash sash 1. n. A band or ribbon worn about the waist as part of one's clothing or over the shoulder as a symbol of rank or status, or as part of academic dress. To put a band or ribbon about (the waist). sash 2. n. A frame in which the panes of a window or door are set. To furnish with a sash.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: costume (Noun). A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people. The dancer was wearing Highland costume. costume (Noun). An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.
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- A traditionally feminine garment. It's a simple tube worn from the waist down that can either be tight-fitting or loose and draped. The length is usually anywhere from mid-thigh to floor-length. Is part of a dress, which is a bodice with the skirt attached. Skirts and dresses are ususally worn for formal occasions today. Tight skirts can be uncomfortable or difficult to move in, and wide skirts can lead to embarrassing situations if it's windy day and especially if the fabric is too lightweight.
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- Sheath dress, a form fitting (or sheath-like) dress. Shift dress or chemise, a short, sleeveless dress in a simple style with little detailing. Shirtdress, a dress borrowing details from the style of a men's shirt, often including collar or front buttons. Slip dress, a dress closely resembling a petticoat.
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- negligee-a loose dressing gown for women. housecoat, neglige, peignoir, wrapper. brunch coat-a woman's short housecoat or wrapper. camisole-a short negligee.
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- Definition of corset. 1  1 : a usually close-fitting and often laced medieval jacket. 2  2 : a woman's close-fitting boned supporting undergarment that is often hooked and laced and that extends from above or beneath the bust or from the waist to below the hips and has garters attached.