Dresses

A dress (also known as a frock or a gown) is a garment traditionally worn by women or girls consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice (or a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment).
It consists of a top piece that covers the torso and hangs down over the legs. A dress can be any one-piece garment containing a skirt of any length and can be formal or casual.

A dress can have sleeves, and straps, or be held up with elastic around the chest, leaving the shoulders bare. Dresses also vary in color.
The hemlines of dresses vary depending on modesty, weather, fashion, or the personal taste of the wearer.

In most varieties of dress in Western cultures, a dress of an appropriate style is mandatory for women. They are also very popular for special occasions such as proms or weddings.
For such occasions, they, together with blouse and skirt, remain the de facto standard attire for many girls and women.