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| blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
| dress |
a piece of clothing usually worn by girls or women. A dress has a top or blouse connected to a skirt. [1/7 definitions] |
| flat1 |
Flats are a type of women's shoe with no heel or a very low heel. They are simple shoes and are often worn with a skirt or dress. [1/11 definitions] |
| kilt |
a plaid wool skirt that has pleats. Kilts are worn by men in Scotland. |
| petticoat |
a skirt worn under an outer skirt; slip. |
| plaid |
When a shirt, jacket, or skirt is plaid, it has a pattern of stripes of different sizes and colors that cross each other. [1/2 definitions] |
| pump2 |
a simple women's shoe with a relatively low heel, usually worn with a skirt, dress, or slacks. |
| reach |
When your skirt reaches down to your feet, your skirt goes all the way to your feet. [1/9 definitions] |
| skirt |
A skirt is a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and is open all around the bottom. [2 definitions] |
| slip1 |
an item of clothing worn under a dress or skirt. [1/13 definitions] |
| suit |
a set of clothes with a jacket and trousers or a skirt made of the same material and color. [1/5 definitions] |
| tights |
a piece of clothing made of tight, stretchy material that covers the legs and hips. Tights are worn for exercise, dancing, or as everyday clothing under a skirt. |
| top1 |
A top is a piece of clothing usually worn by women or girls. It is something to wear with a skirt or pants. A top can be a shirt or a blouse, but it is usually simple and not very fancy. Sometimes it has sleeves, and sometimes it has no sleeves. If a bathing suit has two pieces, the upper part is also called a "top." [1/8 definitions] |
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