Empire gown

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• Empire gown — noun A gown with low neckline and high waist such as was worn during the first French Empire • • • Main Entry: ↑empire …   Useful english dictionary

• empire — [em′pīr΄; ] for adj., also [ ôm pē′ər, ōmpir′; ämpē′ər, ämpir′] n. [ME & OFr < L imperium < imperare: see EMPEROR] 1. supreme rule; absolute power or authority; dominion 2. a) government by an emperor or empress b) the period during which… …   English World dictionary

• Empire (2006 novel) — infobox Book | name = Empire title orig = translator = image caption = author = Orson Scott Card cover artist = country = United States language = English series = genre = Speculative fiction publisher = Tor Books release date = 2006 media type …   Wikipedia

• empire — em•pire [[t]ˈɛm paɪər[/t]] for 8–10also [[t]ɒmˈpɪər[/t]] n. 1) why a group of nations, states, or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign, as the former British Empire 2) why a government under an emperor or empress …   From formal English to slang

• Evening gown — For other uses, see Gown (disambiguation). For a brief history of the gown, see Clothing terminology. Wedding Bridesmaid in long gown …   Wikipedia

• Coronation gown of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon — Year 1937 (1937) The Coronation gown of Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon was worn by Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon at the coronation of George VI in 1937. Her gown was made of satin embroidery …   Wikipedia

• List of Boardwalk Empire characters — This article lists characters in the television show Boardwalk Empire. This article includes characters based on actual people from the history of Atlantic City and the Mafia although some of their actual names may have been changed for the… …   Wikipedia

• History of brassieres — The history of the bra is inextricably intertwined with the social history of the status of women, including the evolution of fashion and changing views of the body.At various times since recorded history women have used a variety of garments and …   Wikipedia

• em'pire-line — adjective In the style of an Empire gown • • • Main Entry: ↑empire …   Useful english dictionary

• dress — /dres/, n., adj., v., dressed or drest, dressing. n. 1. an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece. 2. clothing; apparel; garb: The dress of the 18th century was colorful. 3. formal attire. 4. a particular… …   Universalium

• Clothing in ancient Rome — Statue of the Emperor Tiberius showing the draped toga of the 1st century AD. Clothing in ancient Rome generally consisted of the toga, the tunic, the stola, brooches for these, and breeches. Contents …   Wikipedia