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caftan, kaftan
a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
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chemise, sack, shift
a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
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coatdress
a dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front
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cocktail dress, sheath
a dress suitable for formal occasions
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dirndl
a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt
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gown
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
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jumper, pinafore, pinny
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
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kirtle
a long dress worn by women
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morning dress
a woman's informal dress for housework
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Mother Hubbard, muumuu
a woman's loose unbelted dress
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polonaise
a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
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saree, sari
a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
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shirtdress
a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down the front
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strapless
a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps
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sundress
a light loose sleeveless summer dress with a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps that expose the arms and shoulders
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ball gown
the most formal gown; worn to a ball
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bridal gown, wedding dress, wedding gown
a gown worn by the bride at a wedding
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dinner dress, dinner gown, evening gown, formal
a gown for evening wear
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mantua
loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries
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tea gown
a long loose-fitting gown formerly popular for wear at afternoon tea
