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Recent Examples of shirtwaist
The workshop produced shirtwaists, Edwardian-style women’s blouses that were, by then, going out of style.
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Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
But rather than an imitation of life as it was depicted in Sirk’s films, all mannered transatlantic speech and swishing shirtwaist dresses, Moore takes the assignment dead seriously.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
The first display greeting viewers showcases three shirtwaists embroidered with the names of three women who perished in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2023
An opening scene shows Gold swapping her designer dress with a refugee’s dirty shirtwaist to allow the woman to blend more easily into society.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
Despite the prim shirtwaist dresses on her characters, the playwright wasn’t talking about a distant past.
—Helen Shaw, Vulture, 8 May 2022
But her shirtwaist of wool-silk weave, mantled in white cotton, is 1870 Shaker.
—Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 15 May 2022
Those workers persisted, though: women formed strike committees in the mid-19th century, and carried out reforms in the garment industry following both a 1909 strike and the 1911 Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.
—Julianne McShane, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2019
Holding hands, the terrifying Grady twins from Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining strolled by in shirtwaist dresses printed with childlike drawings of girls faces and pastel Mary Jane heels.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2019
Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
But rather than an imitation of life as it was depicted in Sirk’s films, all mannered transatlantic speech and swishing shirtwaist dresses, Moore takes the assignment dead seriously.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
The first display greeting viewers showcases three shirtwaists embroidered with the names of three women who perished in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2023
An opening scene shows Gold swapping her designer dress with a refugee’s dirty shirtwaist to allow the woman to blend more easily into society.
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
Despite the prim shirtwaist dresses on her characters, the playwright wasn’t talking about a distant past.
—Helen Shaw, Vulture, 8 May 2022
But her shirtwaist of wool-silk weave, mantled in white cotton, is 1870 Shaker.
—Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 15 May 2022
Those workers persisted, though: women formed strike committees in the mid-19th century, and carried out reforms in the garment industry following both a 1909 strike and the 1911 Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.
—Julianne McShane, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2019
Holding hands, the terrifying Grady twins from Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining strolled by in shirtwaist dresses printed with childlike drawings of girls faces and pastel Mary Jane heels.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shirtwaist
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Sometimes it’s called a housedress.Rachel King, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2020
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My answer: the housedress.Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 9 June 2020
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This is a tale where gruesome deaths (from sepsis to car crashes) exist alongside running gags about Amanda Knox, wedding kimonos and a Saint Bernard named Ruby Hot Sauce.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Highlights from the ever-changing collection include sharp-cut blazers lined with reclaimed silk kimonos by Isabeyli, boldly silhouetted tops and dresses by MMMDM, and tees with tongue-in-cheek slogans by Off-White-esque streetwear label Estudio Barcode.Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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Summer’s mojito and sundress isn’t this month’s chunky knit sweater or sip-worthy cocktail.Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Wear them with a maxi dress like Vergara, go for a more casual look with a tank and denim shorts, or take them from day to night with a ruffled sundress.Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
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Spoil your sweetheart with a lacy chemise or a comfy thong that’s crotchless for some easy-access fun.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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The boutique also designs its own gorgeous bras, thongs, chemises, and sleepwear under the Journelle Collection label.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Her dress had dotted mesh sleeves, which were completely sheer compared to the rest of the minidress, featuring a black lining underneath.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Paris Jackson Paris Jackson elevated her black sheer minidress with a pair of Celine monogrammed tights and a small bag.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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Eight days after Hathaway wore her shirtdress, Gap made a version of it available for $158.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yesterday, on a particularly brisk day in New York, Holmes paired the bag with a black reversible faux fur coat from Stand Studio worn over a long white shirtdress, a black turtleneck, and black leather boots.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Investigators found a tan leather knife sheath on Mogen's bed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Erivo wore a sheath silhouette backless halter gown with a deep v-neckline accentuated by the gown's bright white lapels.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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In a second Instagram post from the event, Jennifer Lopez is pictured with musician Sia, who wears a brightly colored and chaotically patterned muumuu with equally vibrant sneakers and a voluminous floral headdress.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
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“Shirtwaist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shirtwaist. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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