dress-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: a one-piece, skirted garment for females

Commentary: DRESS[+artifact][+garment][+one_piece][+skirted][+female]

Examples:
These are inexpensive copies of designer dresses.
The bride wore a sleeveless ankle-length dress in white.
These dresses are for toddlers.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a distinctive style of clothing

Commentary: DRESS[+artifact][+clothing][+style][+characterized]

Examples:
The dancers were wearing traditional African dress from their tribe.
The soldiers' battle dress is desert camouflage, boots and helmet.
Office dress has become more casual over the years.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3

Sense Number 3: formal wear

Commentary: DRESS[+artifact][+clothing][+style][+characterized][+formal]
NOTE: a narrow usage of Sense 2 that means formal, dress-up clothing

Examples:
Did the invitation indicate that it was dress or casual?
The naval officers were in dress uniform.
John put on his dress shoes for the wedding.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2a