toilettes

French dressing rituals

Toilettes is the plural of toilette, a somewhat old-fashioned word for the process of washing, grooming, and dressing oneself: The ladies retired to make their toilettes before dinner.

In French-influenced contexts, it also refers to restrooms or lavatories, as seen on signs in European establishments.

grooming

vanity

Excessive pride in oneself

  • mirrorReflective viewing surface
  • brushBristled cleaning tool
  • combToothed grooming implement

makeup · cosmetics · perfume · styling · powder · rouge · lipstick · foundation · beautician · manicure

hygiene

bathroom

Room for hygiene

powder room · bidet · commode · flush · sanitation · soap · handwashing · cleanliness · plumbing · disinfectant

fashion

ensemble

Unified group or outfit

  • attirePersonal garments collectively
  • outfitSet of clothes worn together
  • wardrobeGarment storage furniture

dress · gown · garment · couture · designer · elegance · chic · style · finery · apparel

Opposites
grooming state

toilettesdishevelment

Disordered, messy appearance

unkemptness · slovenliness · neglect · disarray · messiness

dressing action

toilettesdisrobing

Removing one's garments

undressing · stripping · unclothing · getting undressed · divestiture

formality of attire

toilettesrags

Torn cloth pieces

tatters · casual wear · underdress · loungewear · plainness

Phrases
Family

toilette, eau de toilette

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G