Vintage Fashion

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who is very interested in and fashionable about their clothes

  • She was known as a clotheshorse for her impeccable taste in fashion.
  • My sister is a total clotheshorse - she's always shopping for new outfits.
  • I heard that new boutique is a hotspot for all the clotheshorses in town.
  • In the world of high fashion, she was considered a clotheshorse among the elite designers.

verb to determine or specify the date or time of something

adjective old-fashioned or out-of-date

  • The historical document was dated back to the 15th century.
  • I found a photo of us from that dated party last year.
  • That outfit is so dated, you need a wardrobe upgrade.
  • His views on gender roles are quite dated in today's society.

noun a woman's or girl's dress

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  • The elegant lady wore a beautiful silk frock to the charity event.
  • She decided to wear a cute frock to the party last night.
  • I found a really cool vintage frock at the thrift store.
  • Her words were like a colorful frock that brightened up the conversation.

noun a familiar term for a grandmother

  • The elderly woman is commonly referred to as a granny by her grandchildren.
  • My granny makes the best apple pie in town.
  • I'm going to visit my g-ma this weekend.
  • The old oak tree in the backyard is like a granny, providing shade and comfort to all.

noun a person or thing that is old but still considered to be good or valuable

adjective describing something as old but still good or valuable

  • Despite being an oldie but goodie, the classic novel continues to be a bestseller.
  • I found this oldie but goodie movie from the 80s on Netflix and it was so good!
  • My grandma's recipe for apple pie is definitely an oldie but goodie.
  • The vintage car may be an oldie but goodie, but it still runs like a dream.