shirtdress

English

A woman models a spotted shirtdress while sitting on a rooftop. Photo taken in 1943 Britain.

Etymology

From shirt +‎ dress.

Pronunciation

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Noun

shirtdress (plural shirtdresses)

1. A type of dress, borrowing details, such as a collar or button front, from a man's shirt.
   • 2009 January 29, Eric Wilson, “But How Will It Play in Tulsa?”, in New York Times‎:

     A studded leather vest and shirtdress from Target's McQ collection.

Anagrams

• dress shirt