dinner dress
Formal evening garment
A dinner dress is a woman's formal or semiformal dress suitable for evening social occasions—more elegant than daytime wear but typically less elaborate than a ball gown.
The term suggests occasions with some formality: dinner parties, theater, upscale restaurants.
She changed into a dinner dress before the reception.
Fitted-top flared garment
- sheathProtective blade covering
- mermaidFish-tailed ocean woman
- empire waistSeam placed beneath bust
- wrapEnclose by winding around
shift · column · ballgown · midi · maxi · knee-length · floor-length · tea-length
Drinks-focused social gathering
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- soiréeFormal nighttime social gathering
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
anniversary · charity event · awards ceremony · fundraiser · reception · opera · theater · holiday party
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- velvetThick-pile textile
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
taffeta · brocade · tulle · crepe · organza · jacquard · charmeuse · georgette
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- glamorousAlluringly stylish and exciting
- classicOf lasting excellence
timeless · couture · designer · haute couture · luxurious · refined · polished · understated
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
appliqué · ruching · pleating · ruffles · flounce · peplum · tiered · draping
Affectionate name for beloved
- halterneckNeckline baring shoulders and back
- straplessLacking shoulder bands
- off-shoulderGarment revealing upper arms
- boat neckWide horizontal neckline
cowl · scoop · bateau · one-shoulder · illusion · plunging · high neck · keyhole
A-line
Fitted-top flared garment
- sheathProtective blade covering
- mermaidFish-tailed ocean woman
- empire waistSeam placed beneath bust
wrap · shift · column · ballgown · midi · maxi · knee-length · floor-length · tea-length · pencil
cocktail party
Drinks-focused social gathering
black-tie · anniversary · charity event · awards ceremony · fundraiser · reception · opera · theater · holiday party · wedding guest
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
lace · taffeta · brocade · tulle · crepe · organza · jacquard · charmeuse · georgette · mikado
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- glamorousAlluringly stylish and exciting
classic · timeless · couture · designer · haute couture · luxurious · refined · polished · understated · statement
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
rhinestones · appliqué · ruching · pleating · ruffles · flounce · peplum · tiered · draping · bow
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
- halterneckNeckline baring shoulders and back
- straplessLacking shoulder bands
- off-shoulderGarment revealing upper arms
boat neck · cowl · scoop · bateau · one-shoulder · illusion · plunging · high neck · keyhole · square
- military uniformscombat uniforms, parade uniform, service uniform, flight suits, ceremonial uniform
- naval uniformswhites, khaki uniform, khakis, working uniform, work uniform
dinner dresscasual wear
Informal, comfortable clothing
sweatpants · loungewear · athleisure · hoodie · yoga pants
dinner dressday dress
Casual women's daytime garment
morning dress · housedress · daywear · office wear · work clothes
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