shirtwaist

[ shurt-weyst ]

/ ˈʃɜrtˌweɪst /

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a tailored blouse or shirt worn by women.

Also called shirt-dress, shirtwaist dress, shirtwaister. a dress with a bodice and a front opening tailored like those of a dress shirt.

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First recorded in 1875–80; shirt + waist

Prices are relatively inexpensive and come in at around 135 euros for a shirt or 35 euros for hand woven boxers.
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