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Dress form — Dress forms of 1893 A dress form is a three dimensional model of the torso used for fitting clothing that is being designed or sewed. When making a piece of clothing, it can be put on the dress form so one can see the fit and drape of the garment … Wikipedia
Dress form — A replica of a human form made of cloth, padded and mounted on a metal base that is used for draping and fitting garments. Dress forms, which are hand crafted, have been made by the Wolf, Royal, and Modern Dress Form companies for the past 100 … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
dress form — noun : a paper, cloth, or wire representation of a woman s figure from shoulder to thighs but minus arms that is mounted on a stand and used for fitting garments * * * dress form noun A dressmaker s (usu adjustable) model • • • Main Entry: ↑dress … Useful english dictionary
Wolf dress form — This manufacturer of standard and custom made hand crafted dress forms has made them extensively for designers, manufactures, fashion schools, and private individuals for more than 100 years … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
Dress — Dress, v. i. 1. (Mil.) To arrange one s self in due position in a line of soldiers; the word of command to form alignment in ranks; as, Dress right, dress! [1913 Webster] 2. To clothe or apparel one s self; to put on one s garments; to pay… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dress code — redirects here. For the 2000 film released on video as The Dress Code, see Bruno (2000 film). Male Western dress code … Wikipedia
Dress boot — Dress boots are short leather boots worn by men. Built like dress shoes, but with uppers covering the ankle, versions of the boots are used as an alternative to these in bad weather or rough outdoor situation, and as a traditional option for day… … Wikipedia
Dress — (dr[e^]s), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dressed} (dr[e^]st) or {Drest}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dressing}.] [OF. drecier to make straight, raise, set up, prepare, arrange, F. dresser, (assumed) LL. directiare, fr. L. dirigere, directum, to direct; dis + regere… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dress-up — is a game played mainly by children. It involves dressing up, usually to impersonate someone or something, like an animal or character in a fairy tale. The type of clothes they dress up in often resembles who they are trying to be, either adults… … Wikipedia
Dress-Up — is a game played mainly by girls. It involves dressing up, usually to impersonate someone. The type of clothes they dress up in often resembles who they are trying to be, either adults clothing or special play clothes designed specifically for… … Wikipedia
