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   dress

   /drɛs/

   verb

   • 1. put on one's clothes: "Graham showered and dressed quickly" Similar put on clothesdon clothesslip into clothesclothe oneselfget dressedOpposite undress
   • ▪ wear clothes in a particular way or of a particular type: "she's nice-looking and dresses well" Similar clotheattiregarbfit outturn outdeckdeck outtrick out/upcostumearrayrobeaccoutreinformal:get updoll upliterary:bedizenarchaic:apparel
   • ▪ put on clothes appropriate for a formal occasion: "we dressed for dinner every night" Similar wear formal clothesput on evening dressdress upchange (one's clothes)Opposite dress informallydress down
   • ▪ put clothes on (someone): "they dressed her in a white hospital gown"
   • ▪ design or supply clothes for (a celebrity): "for over four decades he dressed the royal family"
   • 2. decorate (something) in an artistic or attractive way: "she'd enjoyed dressing the tree when the children were little" Similar decorateadornornamenttrimdeckbedeckembellishbeautifyprettifyarrayfestoongarlandrigdrapegarnishfurbishenhancegraceenrichinformal:trick outtart upliterary:furbelow
   • ▪ decorate (a ship) with flags for a special occasion.
   • ▪ arrange or style (hair): "Patrick dressed Michelle's hair in a sculptured, Japanese-type style" Similar stylegroomarrangecombbrushdoput in orderstraightenadjustpreenprimpinformal:fix
   • 3. clean, treat, or apply a dressing to (a wound): "she washed the wound and dressed it with fresh bandages" Similar bandagecoverbind (up)wrapswaddleswatheplasterput a plaster on
   • 4. clean and prepare (food, especially poultry or shellfish) for cooking or eating: "dress the crab and shell the prawns" Similar prepareget readymake readyclean
   • ▪ add a dressing to (a salad): "dress the salad with vinaigrette"
   • 5. apply a fertilizer to (an area of ground or a plant): "the field was dressed with unrotted farmyard manure" Similar fertilizeadd fertilizer tofeedenrichmanuremulchcomposttop-dress
   • ▪ complete the preparation or manufacture of (leather or fabric) by treating its surface in some way: "the leather had been dressed with alum"
   • ▪ smooth the surface of (stone): "it takes two days to dress a pair of millstones" Similar smoothpolishglosslevelface
   • 6. draw up (troops) in the proper alignment. Similar line upput in linealignstraightenarrangeput into orderdisposeset outget into rows/columnsfall in
   • ▪ (of troops) come into proper alignment.
   • 7. (of a man) have the genitals habitually on one or the other side of the fork of the trousers: "do you dress to the left?"
   • 8. make (an artificial fly) for use in fishing: "after you dress a dry fly, be sure to remove any oil before you make your next cast"

   noun

   • 1. a one-piece garment worn by women and girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs: "a white cotton dress" Similar frockgownrobeshift
   • 2. clothing of a specified kind for men or women: "traditional African dress" Similar clothesclothinggarmentsattirecostumeoutfitensemblegarbturnoutfineryregaliainformal:gearget-uptogsdudsgarmsglad ragsschmutterclobberkitrig-outthreadsformal:apparelhabilimentraimentarchaic:vestments
   • ▪ denoting military uniform or other clothing used on formal or ceremonial occasions: "a dress suit"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘put straight’): from Old French dresser ‘arrange, prepare’, based on Latin directus ‘direct, straight’.

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2. oxfordre.com › communication › displayDress Style Code and Fashion - Oxford Research Encyclopedias

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   2 days ago · Given this, dress style is a subject worthy of serious scholarly inquiry, particularly within the field of intergroup communication. Dress style—as well as other bodily accoutrements—has received some attention in disciplines across the social sciences, but has received less attention among those studying intergroup relations and communication.

3. www.fashiongonerogue.com › types-of-dresses20+ Types of Dresses: A Guide to the Chic Styles - Fashion Gone...

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   5 days ago · Our guide will dive into the world of dresses, exploring some of the most sought-after styles, from the timeless little black dress to the trendy and daring asymmetrical and balloon dresses. Also, find out different styling tips on how to wear these popular designs.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › english6 Minute English / The meaning of clothes - BBC

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   2 days ago · Do you dress formally or casually? Do you choose trendy items or old comfortable ones? Rob and Will talk about the meaning of clothes.

5. www.vogue.co.uk › article › cocktail-attire-dress-code-guideCocktail Attire: A Guide to Nailing The Cocktail Dress Code -...

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   3 days ago · Collared shirts or ties aren’t required, and tops can be used as the statement part of the look (to provide a pop of colour or pattern). In some cases, though, a suit could be worn with a basic T-shirt. Ultimately, if you need to wear cocktail attire to an event like a wedding, the number one rule is to err on the side of caution and use the ...

6. fashioncoached.com › article › the-dos-and-don-ts-of-what-toThe Dos and Don'ts of What to Wear to a Gala (2024) -...

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   4 days ago · A midi dress is defined as a dress that falls between the knee and ankle in length, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. They come in a range of different styles and silhouettes, from classic shift dresses to floaty boho-inspired designs, as well as an array of beautiful prints and fabrics.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FashionFashion - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Clothing describes the material and the technical garment, devoid of any social meaning or connections; costume has come to mean fancy dress or masquerade wear. Fashion, by contrast, describes the social and temporal system that influences and "activates" dress as a social signifier in a certain time and context.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_clothing_and_textilesHistory of clothing and textiles - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Dress in classical antiquity favored wide, unsewn lengths of fabric, pinned and draped to the body in various ways. Ancient Greek clothing consisted of lengths of wool or linen, generally rectangular and secured at the shoulders with ornamented pins called fibulae and belted with a sash.