maid uniform

Staff livery for cleaning

A maid uniform is the distinctive outfit worn by domestic servants, typically consisting of a black dress with white apron, collar, and cuffs.

The classic design evokes Victorian-era household staff.

Today maid uniforms appear more often in costume contexts—Halloween, cosplay, themed cafés, and sexual roleplay—than in actual domestic service: She bought a French maid uniform for the party.

Related
  • apronWaist-tied protective garment
  • frillyHaving gathered fabric edges
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • lace trimDecorative netted edging
  • blackDarkest possible hue

black dress · white · costume · costume party · dress up · housekeeper · servant · cleaning · cap · headband · cosplay · role play · French · collar · cuffs · feather duster · pinafore · anime

Categories
Opposites
formality/status of attire

maid uniformpower suit

Formal clothing conveying authority

couture gown · business suit · ball gown · evening gown · tuxedo

dress code type

maid uniformbusiness casual

Relaxed professional attire

casual wear · plain clothes · streetwear · athleisure · plainclothes

wearer's role

maid uniformroyal attire

Ceremonial sovereign clothing

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG