a shift dress

Russian translation: цельнокройное платье

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English term or phrase:	a shift dress
Russian translation:	цельнокройное платье
Entered by:	Alexander Ryshow

22:48 Jun 15, 2010

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Social Sciences - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Fashion

English term or phrase: a shift dress

A shift dress is a simple, short, above-the-knee dress. The bust is fitted with darts, and the skirt is either cut straight or with a narrow A-line. The dress doesn't provide any definition to the waist, and the neckline is usually a fairly high scoop neck or boatneck. A shift dress is typically sleeveless, although short-sleeve and long-sleeve versions are also popular. A shift dress can be created in a variety of styles.

Origins

The shift dress silhouette was first worn in the 1920s by flappers--young women who were defying social norms. The classic flapper dress was a short shift dress, often decorated with fringe or other types of embellishment. The shift dress became popular because it was comfortable and easy to dance in. At the time, the silhouette was a breakaway from cinched-waist styles that had been in vogue for women.

Growth of the Shift Dress

The shift dress silhouette experienced a revival in the 1960s. Lilly Pulitzer, who operated a juice stand in Palm Beach, Florida, often wore brightly colored, patterned shift dresses when she worked at the stand. At customers' requests, Pulitzer began to also sell shift dresses. "Lilly" dresses, as they came to be known, surged in popularity after first lady and friend Jackie Kennedy was photographed wearing one in Life magazine. Pulitzer went on to create her eponymous fashion line, which still features the classic shift dress.

How to Wear a Shift Dress

Because of its narrow cut, shift dresses are easiest to wear for women with a boyish shape. The straightness of the dress fits tightly at the hips but loosely at the waist, making it hard to fit an hourglass shape. It is commonly worn with a belt to provide waist definition. Cotton sleeveless versions are popular in summer, and a shift can be paired with tights to wear in winter.

Famous Shift Dress Wearers
Actress Audrey Hepburn famously wore black sleeveless shift dresses, both on-screen and off. First lady Michelle Obama wore a sleeveless black dress in her first official White House portrait. Obama has become known for pairing shift dresses and cardigans.

платье - сорочка ?

Thank you !!

Olga Cartlidge KudoZ activity Questions: 390 (12 open) (16 without valid answers) (3 closed without grading) Answers: 119
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цельнокройное платье

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http://www.multitran.ru/c/m.exe?l1=1&l2=2&s=shift dress

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неотрезное платье

Shiftkleid > узкое платье прямого силуэта
29 сен 2006 ... shift dress - неотрезное платье. Пояснение: Платье цельнокройное,неотрезное по линии талии. Платье цельнокройное. i. Описание:. Платье ...
rus.proz.com/...to.../1569634-shiftkleid.html - Сохраненная копия

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http://www.proz.com/?sp=gloss/term&id=10471199

shift dress > цельнокройное платье (короткое, прямое)

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или цельнокроЕнное платье

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Alexander Ryshow
Belarus
Local time: 17:08

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Many thanks - it was all very helpful.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

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платье-рубашка

koundelev

платье-сорочка

RaissaGMF

цельнокройное платье

Alexander Ryshow

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цельнокройное платье

Alexander Ryshow
Belarus
Local time: 17:08
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Russian
PRO pts in category: 12

Grading comment

Many thanks - it was all very helpful.

49 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

платье-рубашка

Explanation:
Гардероб-2010: У москвички должны быть платье-рубашка и плащ // KP.RU
28 окт 2009 ... В Москве прошли две Недели Высокой моды. Подводим итоги: что нам предстоит носить в новом сезоне.
www.kp.ru/daily/24385/564164/

Платье-рубашка было очень популярно в 60-е годы. Его силуэт позаимствовали многие дизайнеры в своих коллекциях 2009 года. Это платье свободного кроя с ...
freshjournal.ru/db/article/845/

koundelev
Local time: 17:08
Native speaker of:

Russian
PRO pts in category: 58

11 hrs confidence:

платье-сорочка

Explanation:
Ольга, вы правы, это может быть или платье- сорочка или платье-комбинация (chemise)

A dress (also frock, gown) is a garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice or with a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shift_dress

A shift dress has a loose fit and lacks a defined waistline. It is usually a short dress, similar to a chemise.
www.overstock.com/guides/womens-clothing-glossary-buying-gu...

RaissaGMF
United States
Local time: 07:08
Native speaker of: Russian
PRO pts in category: 4

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