wrapover
Britishadjective
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(of a garment, esp a skirt) not sewn up at one side, but worn wrapped round the body and fastened so that the open edges overlap
noun
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such a garment
Example Sentences
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Sumptuous black leather trousers, a beautiful red and black wrapover.
From The Guardian • Nov. 6, 2012
A wrapover jacket, with elbow-length sleeves, deep cuffs and blue lapels that match the mohair trousers, has a stylishly picaresque look.
From Time Magazine Archive
Take an inch up on the shoulder, raise the shoulder line, shorten sleeves, give more wrapover in front.
From Time Magazine Archive
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