womenswear

[ wim-inz-wair ]

noun

1. women's wear. apparel and accessories for women.
2. cloth, especially wool or wool-blend fabrics, used for women's tailored garments.

Word History and Origins

Origin of womenswear¹

First recorded in 1720–30 in spelling womens wear; women + 's ¹ + wear

Example Sentences

Mambetov, a Dallas, Texas native who moved to London to jump start her womenswear line, would then spend the next two years in a maximum security prison.

From Essence.com

So why is it so unusual—and readily criticized--for the reverse to occur; for men to embrace womenswear?

From The Daily Beast

Other winners include Nicholas Kirkwood for footwear and accessories design, Erdem for womenswear, and Acne for menswear.

From The Daily Beast

"I want [customers] to walk into our stores and smile," womenswear designer Tom Mora said.

From The Daily Beast

Bowing Out: Jil Sander has opted out of the blowout fashion show format for her womenswear comeback in Milan this September.

From The Daily Beast

Yves Saint Laurent confirmed his departure following his final womenswear collection, which will be presented in Paris March 5.

From The Daily Beast