mumu

Loose flowing gown

A mumu is a loose, flowing dress that hangs from the shoulders, originally from Hawaii.

The garment requires no fitting and drapes freely over the body, making it comfortable for warm climates or lounging at home.

Also spelled muumuu.

She changed into a mumu after work.

garment

kaftan

Long loose traditional robe

  • caftanLoose, long-sleeved robe
  • tunicLoose hip-length top
  • shiftMovement or work period

housedress · dress · gown · robe · kimono · abaya · sarong · maxidress · sundress · nightgown

polynesian

Hawaii

Pacific island state

  • HawaiianFrom the 50th state
  • leiFlower necklace
  • luauTraditional island celebration

hula · island · Pacific · Tahitian · Samoan · Fijian · Maori · tapa · missionary · plantation

fit

loose-fitting

Not tight on body

  • oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
  • baggyLoose and drooping
  • roomyHaving generous interior space

voluminous · flowing · draped · relaxed · unfitted · billowy · tentlike · shapeless · breezy · airy

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

loungewear · casual · breathable · lightweight · effortless · leisurewear · homewear · unwinding · easygoing · laid-back

Categories
Opposites
garment fit and structure

mumubodycon dress

Form-fitting women's garment

sheath dress · corset · bandage dress · skinny jeans · leotard

formality and occasion

mumuevening gown

Woman's floor-length formal dress

ball gown · cocktail dress · haute couture · business suit · formal attire

Family

muumuu, muumuus

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G