robe de style
/ˌrɒb də ˈstiːl/noun
A type of evening gown with a tight bodice and a long bouffant skirt, fashionable especially in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Credited to the French fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin (1867–1946)..
Origin
Early 20th century. From French robe de style from robe + de + style.
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