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CLOTHES

CRAVAT
1. A wide fabric band
worn as a necktie by
men.
2. (historical) A
decorative fabric band
worn by women.
3. (surgery) A bandage
resembling a cravat.
to cravat
To adorn with cravat

The young men


faultlessly appointed,
handsomely
cravatted.
1. a type of hat (worn
by women or
childern) tied under
the chin.
2. anything
resembling a bonnet
hat in shape or use.
To bonnet
To take off the cap as a mark of respect.
FRILLS

1. a strip of pleated
material used as
decoration.
2. photography: a
wrinkled edge to a film.
3. a luxury.
4. something extraneous
added for effect.

WITHOUT FRILLS = PLAIN AND SIMPLE


To frill

To shake or
shiver as
with cold.
Chastity belt
CASSOCK

1. an item of clerical
clothing, a robe. (from
17th c.)
2. a loose cloak worn by
women, sailors,
shepherds, countryfolks
etc. (16017th c.)
3. a military cloak or long
coat worn in 16-17th c.)
stole

1. An ecclesiastical
garment consisting of
a decorated band.
2. a womens long
scarf or shawl.
TO BE DRESSED
TO KILL
(dressed to the teeth)
(dressed to the nines)

You won't believe me


All you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
At sixes and sevens with you

(from Evita)
To be torn between
something and something else.

Torn between the impulse to stay or


Running away from all this madness
Madonna, Wash All Over Me
Excruciating style / flawless style

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