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Recent Examples of housedress
These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
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Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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
Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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
Noun
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Two figures – one in a breezy, colorful striped sundress and a white hair band, another with cropped hair in a white t-shirt and denim miniskirt – hold hands.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Our go-to destination for cute spring dresses is Amazon’s fashion store, which is stocked with tons of trendy options including sundresses, maxi dresses, and classic floral styles for under $30.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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About 18 years ago, thick poison ivy covered 64 headstones in Staten Island’s Baron Hirsch Cemetery, including the one belonging to Beckie Neubauer, a 19-year-old Austrian immigrant who died in the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.—
Maria Cramer,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Every day, Instagram is flooded with countless carousels of girls roaming the streets of Tokyo in oversize denim jackets, or posing in kimonos on traditional tatami mats.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lawrence utilized bold colors and textures in her layered look, pairing a vibrant red kimono-style coat with cheetah-print boots peeking out under her wide-leg pants.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Spoil your sweetheart with a lacy chemise or a comfy thong that’s crotchless for some easy-access fun.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 36-year-old actor paired a black minidress and sheer stockings with lug-sole loafers and an oversized brown suede jacket by the Parisian brand Soeur.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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But today, more relaxed dress codes mean a minidress isn’t necessarily out of the question.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other zesters may come equipped with a protective sheath or covering to keep them sharp and secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The tennis player and models wear check swimwear and shirtdresses, as well as two-piece sets with a nautical knot pattern.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Elevate Denim With Layered Proportions and Textures The volume of a horseshoe jean gets toned here with longer layers, such as a cotton poplin shirtdress underneath a tweed jacktet.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Housedress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housedress. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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