shirtwaister

Thân thiện

A woman wears a floral shirtwaister to a garden party.

Definition

Noun: A woman's dress styled to resemble a separate shirt (or blouse) and skirt, typically having a buttoned front opening from collar to hem.

Usage

The term "shirtwaister" specifically refers to a one-piece dress. It is used to describe a classic, often tailored, dress style characterized by its shirt-like bodice with a full button placket.

Examples

• She wore a crisp cotton shirtwaister to the summer garden party.
• The vintage shirtwaister had a fitted waist and a flared skirt.
• For a smart-casual look, a linen shirtwaister is a perfect choice.

Advanced Usage

• The term is more common in British English. In American English, the equivalent term is typically "shirtwaist" or "shirtwaist dress."
• It describes a specific garment silhouette popular in mid-20th century fashion, known for its practicality and neat appearance.

Variants and Related Words

• Shirtwaist (noun): The American English term for the same garment.
• Shirt dress (noun): A more modern and commonly used term for a dress with a shirt-style bodice and button front.

Synonyms

• Shirt dress
• Shirtwaist
• Button-front dress

Antonyms

• Jumpsuit
• Slip dress
• Pullover dress (a dress without a front opening)

Related Phrases/Idioms

(This word is a specific noun for a garment and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a blouse with buttons down the front
   • in Britain they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister

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