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Recent Examples of housedress
Sometimes it’s called a housedress.
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Rachel King, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2020
My answer: the housedress.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 9 June 2020
Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.
—Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022
The sight of Carrie Bradshaw in a pink Batsheva housedress, babushka-style headscarf, and elbow-length latex gloves, with her trademark cigarette in hand.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2022
Some of my reading says the dress isn’t quite as radical as Em in our show would suggest — that this style of housedress was typical for women of her time, just for housework and chores and such.
—Jessica Goldstein, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2021
Mom did her best to remain ladylike in a cotton housedress.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2021
The cool water, slipping through my fingers, fascinated me almost as much as the scent of Woolite that wafted from her faded pink and green housedress.
—Washington Post, 1 May 2021
Unlike the original housedress, which was designed to #work, the modern Western interpretation of the caftan was designed for leisure.
—Betsy Cribb, Southern Living, 19 May 2021
Rachel King, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2020
My answer: the housedress.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 9 June 2020
Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.
—Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022
The sight of Carrie Bradshaw in a pink Batsheva housedress, babushka-style headscarf, and elbow-length latex gloves, with her trademark cigarette in hand.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2022
Some of my reading says the dress isn’t quite as radical as Em in our show would suggest — that this style of housedress was typical for women of her time, just for housework and chores and such.
—Jessica Goldstein, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2021
Mom did her best to remain ladylike in a cotton housedress.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2021
The cool water, slipping through my fingers, fascinated me almost as much as the scent of Woolite that wafted from her faded pink and green housedress.
—Washington Post, 1 May 2021
Unlike the original housedress, which was designed to #work, the modern Western interpretation of the caftan was designed for leisure.
—Betsy Cribb, Southern Living, 19 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housedress
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My brother was in the habit of taking photos of me in sundresses with my hair falling in my face and looking emo.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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These sneakers are versatile enough to wear with jeans and a T-shirt, a sundress, or even on a casual day at work.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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In a second Instagram post from the event, Jennifer Lopez is pictured with musician Sia, who wears a brightly colored and chaotically patterned muumuu with equally vibrant sneakers and a voluminous floral headdress.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
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The workshop produced shirtwaists, Edwardian-style women’s blouses that were, by then, going out of style.Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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But rather than an imitation of life as it was depicted in Sirk’s films, all mannered transatlantic speech and swishing shirtwaist dresses, Moore takes the assignment dead seriously.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
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This is a tale where gruesome deaths (from sepsis to car crashes) exist alongside running gags about Amanda Knox, wedding kimonos and a Saint Bernard named Ruby Hot Sauce.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Highlights from the ever-changing collection include sharp-cut blazers lined with reclaimed silk kimonos by Isabeyli, boldly silhouetted tops and dresses by MMMDM, and tees with tongue-in-cheek slogans by Off-White-esque streetwear label Estudio Barcode.Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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The boutique also designs its own gorgeous bras, thongs, chemises, and sleepwear under the Journelle Collection label.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has all sorts of one-piece styles to choose from—including dreamy, detailed teddies and lace babydoll chemises, as well as plunging bodysuits with bold mesh cut-outs.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kidman opted for a sleek, floor-length black dress with cap sleeves and a high neckline, while Sunday opted for a black velvet long-sleeve minidress featuring a high neckline and exaggerated shoulders.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Gracie rocked a daring minidress with a sheer lace bodice and wedges.Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Investigators found a tan leather knife sheath on Mogen's bed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Erivo wore a sheath silhouette backless halter gown with a deep v-neckline accentuated by the gown's bright white lapels.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Eight days after Hathaway wore her shirtdress, Gap made a version of it available for $158.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yesterday, on a particularly brisk day in New York, Holmes paired the bag with a black reversible faux fur coat from Stand Studio worn over a long white shirtdress, a black turtleneck, and black leather boots.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Housedress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housedress. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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