shirtwaister
/ˈʃɜrtˌweɪstər/
noun
- A woman's dress that is styled like a shirt, with a collar, buttons down the front, and a waistline; similar to a shirtwaist but typically referring to a full dress rather than a blouse.
- She chose a blue-and-white striped shirtwaister for the garden party.
- He admired the tailored fit of her linen shirtwaister.
- The shirtwaister was popular in the mid-20th century for its practical yet elegant design.
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