1893 9 Dec. 2/5 ‘Pinafore’ gowns are the latest evolution of style in the English capital.
1932 30 Apr. 118 Her adorable, black velvet, pinafore gown. The tiny puff-sleeves are of silver tissue.
2001 (Nexis) 27 Aug. 38 s Another collection full of the billowing pinafore gowns and sprightly florals.