frocks
Old-fashioned women's wear
Frocks is the plural of frock, a word for a woman's or girl's dress.
The term sounds old-fashioned or quaint in American English but remains current in British usage: She tried on several frocks before the party.
Frock also refers to a loose outer garment worn by monks or clergy.
Open-weave ornamental fabric
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- tulleFine net fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- velvetThick-pile textile
floral · ruffles · bows · ribbons · embroidery · beading · pastel · delicate
Skirted one-piece garment
- gownLong formal garment
- pinaforeSleeveless protective overdress
- sundressCasual strappy summer garment
- shiftMovement or work period
housedress · jumper · kirtle · chemise · petticoat · bodice · skirt · blouse
Evoking recent past
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
flapper · 1950s · swing · tea-dress · shirtwaist · crinoline · bustle · wartime
lace
Open-weave ornamental fabric
velvet · floral · ruffles · bows · ribbons · embroidery · beading · pastel · delicate · flowing
dress
Skirted one-piece garment
shift · housedress · jumper · kirtle · chemise · petticoat · bodice · skirt · blouse · tunic
retro
Evoking recent past
Edwardian · flapper · 1950s · swing · tea-dress · shirtwaist · crinoline · bustle · wartime · postwar
designer
One who plans appearances
couture · collection · silhouette · hemline · neckline · sleeve · draping · pleats · ruching · fitted
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- communionProfound shared closeness
- bridesmaidBride's ceremonial assistant
debutante · formal · gala · ball · prom · evening · cocktail · reception · bridal · white