The purchase of expensive clothing in the belief that it will last longer.

(historical) A woman's plain and easy dress to wear when travelling.

plural of dress fan

(historical) A lady's small hand-held fan for use at parties, entertainments, and court ceremonies.

A kind of salad dressing made with egg yolk and cooked over boiling water.

plural of boiled dressing

plural of dressing mirror

A large mirror, often as a separate piece of furniture, in which a full-body reflection can be viewed when getting dressed.

(medicine) The process of medical staff or patients dressing and equipping themselves in preparation for leaving the hospital.

(theater) To position oneself, or others, so as to make the auditorium appear fuller than it really is.