woman's clothing

Definitions of woman's clothing

1. noun

   clothing that is designed for women to wear
   types:

   A-line

   women's clothing that has a fitted top and a flared skirt that is widest at the hemline

   bandeau, bra, brassiere

   an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts

   dress, frock

   a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

   G-string, thong

   minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband

   housecoat, neglige, negligee, peignoir, wrapper

   a loose dressing gown for women

   top

   a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

   blouse

   a top worn by women

   bodice

   part of a dress above the waist

   brunch coat

   a woman's short housecoat or wrapper

   bustier

   a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress

   caftan, kaftan

   a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East

   camisole

   a short negligee

   chemise, sack, shift

   a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

   coatdress

   a dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front

   cocktail dress, sheath

   a dress suitable for formal occasions

   dirndl

   a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt

   gown

   a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

   halter

   a top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered

   jumper, pinafore, pinny

   a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

   kirtle

   a long dress worn by women

   morning dress

   a woman's informal dress for housework

   Mother Hubbard, muumuu

   a woman's loose unbelted dress

   polonaise

   a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt

   saree, sari

   a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body

   shirtdress

   a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down the front

   strapless

   a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps

   sundress

   a light loose sleeveless summer dress with a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps that expose the arms and shoulders

   uplift

   a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts

   type of:

   article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable

   a covering designed to be worn on a person's body