nightdresses

Long sleeping garments

Nightdresses are loose garments worn for sleeping, typically by women and girls.

The word is more common in British English; Americans usually say nightgowns.

A nightdress hangs from the shoulders and extends to varying lengths: She changed into her nightdress before bed.

garment

nightie

Women's sleep garment

babydoll · sleepshirt · bedgown · camisole · robe · kimono · sleepwear · loungewear · bedjacket · housecoat

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric

flannel · chiffon · velvet · fleece · linen · modal · rayon · jersey · nylon · polyester

style

long

Of great extent

ruffled · pullover · A-line · flowing · fitted · sheer · modest · vintage · Victorian · romantic

comfort

soft

Yielding to touch

lightweight · loose · stretchy · relaxed · snug · oversized · comfortable · gentle · soothing · cooling

Opposites
time of wear

nightdressesdaywear

Clothing for daytime hours

work clothes · office attire · business suits · casual wear · activewear

formality/occasion

nightdressesevening gowns

Formal women's floor-length dresses

ball gowns · cocktail dresses · business attire · wedding dresses · uniforms

garment structure

nightdressespajama pants

Sleepwear for legs

sleep shorts · pajama bottoms

Family

nightdress

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G