as in gowns
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
preferred nightshirts over pajama sets
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While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Hailey, meanwhile, pulled out all the stops with three custom bridal gowns.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Okay, that sounded weird—but Carter’s sells a handful of their adorable holiday nightgowns for little girls with a matching version for their tiny doll BFFs.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Nightshirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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