pinafore
Child's protective dress
A pinafore is a sleeveless garment worn over a dress or blouse, typically featuring a bib front and tied or buttoned at the back.
Originally designed as a protective apron for children to keep their clothes clean, it evolved into a fashion item worn by women and girls.
The word combines "pin" and "afore" (in front), describing how the garment was once pinned to the front of a dress.
She wore a white pinafore over her Sunday dress.
Pullover or pinafore dress
- smockLoose protective outer layer
- frockLoose outer garment
- bibMealtime chest covering
- bodiceFitted upper garment
skirt · dress · sleeveless · overdress · shift · sundress · tunic · dirndl
Mealtime chest covering
- smockLoose protective outer layer
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- kitchenFood preparation room
stains · mess · flour · cleaning · dishwashing · homemaking · housework · chores
Identical throughout
- schoolgirlFemale student, typically young
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- plaidWoven crisscross pattern
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
academy · badge · emblem · collar · blouse · blazer · tie · crested
Of early twentieth-century Britain
- governessPrivate household teacher
- literatureBody of written works
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
brocade · velvet · silk · muslin · servant · maid · parlor · bustle
jumper
Pullover or pinafore dress
bodice · skirt · dress · sleeveless · overdress · shift · sundress · tunic · dirndl · chemise
bib
Mealtime chest covering
kitchen · stains · mess · flour · cleaning · dishwashing · homemaking · housework · chores · sewing
uniform
Identical throughout
- schoolgirlFemale student, typically young
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- plaidWoven crisscross pattern
regulation · academy · badge · emblem · collar · blouse · blazer · tie · crested · preppy
Edwardian
Of early twentieth-century Britain
- governessPrivate household teacher
- literatureBody of written works
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
lace · brocade · velvet · silk · muslin · servant · maid · parlor · bustle · corset
playground
Children's outdoor recreation space
- innocenceFreedom from wrongdoing
- youthState of being immature
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
nursery · preschool · toddler · playdate · storybook · recess · dress-up · ruffled · embroidered · smocked
- apronschef apron, bib apron, half apron, leather apron, smock
- dresseswedding dress, party dress, sundress, formal dress, cocktail dress
- garmentsgarment, robe, gown, robes, dress
- school uniformsblazer, school blazer, school tie, plaid skirt, pleated skirt
- costume piecesbonnet, apron, corset, bodice, mob cap
- modestyhijab, head covering, head coverings, niqab, burqa
pinaforefull dress
Complete ceremonial attire
ball gown · gown · evening dress · frock · coat
pinaforeevening gown
Woman's floor-length formal dress
ball gown · cocktail dress · haute couture · wedding dress · prom dress
pinaforecocktail dress
Semiformal women's evening wear
little black dress · evening gown · power suit · lingerie · bodycon dress
- HMS PinaforeBritish comic opera
- H.M.S. PinaforeVictorian comic opera