vestiary

noun

ˈve-stē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce vestiary (audio)
Definition of vestiarynext
as in clothing
covering for the human body in Gainsborough's paintings women are almost always portrayed in a varicolored vestiary of satin and silk

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  1. clothing
  2. attire
  3. dress
  4. apparel
Noun
  • Essential Clothes for the South's In-Between Season These items of clothing are otherwise known as the things that can save a Southerner who is concerned about dressing for day that ends up being warmer or cooler than anticipated.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.
    — Adam Smith, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • The Context While the U.S. Senate has traditionally adhered to an unwritten rule requiring business attire, enforcement has varied.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Drawing inspiration from classic boxing attire, the designs are reimagined with elevated details, seamlessly blending sport and style for everyday wear.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of attire
Noun
  • Brown wore a sheer, figure-hugging black lace dress which featured a faux fur neckline and cuffs, with black underwear underneath.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
  • On Tuesday, March 11, Ortega arrived at a special screening of her new movie, Death of a Unicorn, wearing a strapless, asymmetrical, black David Koma dress.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Retail ▪ Attractions by Brazil in Miami: Boutique apparel for men and women, along with shoes, purses, jewelry and accessories.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
  • After several seasons of pushing the boundaries with womenswear design—testing the limits of form, function and fabrication—the runways at Milan Fashion Week offered a traditional take on apparel, leaning into a familiar feeling of romance.
    — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of apparel
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