WHAT DOES DRESSING-UP MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of dressing-up in the English dictionary
The definition of dressing-up in the dictionary is a children's play activity; putting on different clothes such as pirate outfits, fairy dresses etc. Other definition of dressing-up is the wearing of disguise, or of special clothes.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRESSING-UP»
The term «dressing-up» is quite widely used and occupies the
31.920 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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3 QUOTES WITH «DRESSING-UP»
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dressing-up.
My parents read me fairy tales every night and I used to believe I was a fairytale princess, like every young girl. I had all the Disney dressing-up costumes and would play every character.
I'm a quasi-only child. With my brother and sister, I've more of a tendency to be semi-maternal. So, yes, I spent a lot of time talking to myself - I had this big dressing-up box and would just dress up as lots of characters and talk back to myself... Verging on schizophrenia, I suppose, if you analyse it carefully.
It is London fashion week, and once again I haven't been invited to any shows. This is upsetting given my well-known love of fashion, or, as I think of it, playing with the dressing-up box.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRESSING-UP»
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dressing-up in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
dressing-up and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dressing Up: Cultural Identity in Renaissance Europe
Uses an astonishing array of sources to imagine the Renaissance afresh by considering people´s appearances: what they wore, how this made them move, what images they created, and how all this made people feel about themselves.
For cooler days and special occasions, Baby needs a warm and dressy layette. Like that precious little one, these five fun crochet sets by Darla Sims are geared for greatness!
Shows various dressing-up costumes. Suggested level: junior.
Beverley Randell, Thomas Nelson Publishing Staff, Jenny Giles, 1995
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What We Wear:
Dressing Up Around the World
Uses colorful photographs to show the clothing and dress of children from places around the globe, including Peru, Uganda, and Sweden.
Maya Ajmera, Elise Hofer Derstine, Cynthia Pon, 2012
Filled with valuable advice on spotting designer dresses and distinguishing between valuable and less-valuable garments, this guide to "dressing up" with vintage clothing introduces readers to all the essentials.
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Dressing Up and Other Stories
New Way, renowned for its phonic focus and success with generations of children, has always been committed to a balanced phonic approach.
Lucinda Pearce-Higgins, Lucinda Pearce-Higgins Rosalie Eisenstein Diana Perkins, Rosalie Eisenstein, 1992
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Dressing Up for the Carnival
A new collection of short stories from the author of The Stone Diaries (winner of the Pulitzer prize) and Larry’s Party (winner of the Orange prize).
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Knitting Everyday Finery: Practical Designs for
Dressing Up ...
Quick-to-finish projects are always popular with knitters and this collection of patterns features beautiful finery to wear and for the home.
9
Vintage: Art of
Dressing Up
En gennemgang af de forskellige modestrømninger fra 1940'erne til 1990'erne
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Dressing up debutantes: pageantry and glitz in Texas
This book provides a significant contribution to the study of social elites in Western society through a material culture analysis of the Coronation costumes worn by the Euro-American debutantes.
Michaele Thurgood Haynes, 1998
NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRESSING-UP»
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Nadia Sawalha raids dressing-up box to appear as Gene Simmons …
Nadia Sawalha raids dressing-up box to appear as Gene Simmons on Loose Women. By Rachel Babbage Thursday, Jun 25 2015, 21:10 BST. Share on ... «Digital Spy UK, Jun 15»
