(archaic outside of India) An item of outer clothing or set of such clothes (worn by people of all sexes) which is generally decorative and appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc
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Since there are no straps holding up the dress, the bodice is typically fitted, but the skirt can be tight, flowy, short, or long
[26] Embroidery that reflected scientific discoveries, such as newly discovered animals and plants were popular
Palmer, Alexandra
Joan de Jean, fashion expert and the author of The Age of Comfort, tells Stamberg that the dress was a reaction to previous styles in Louis XIVs court