Meaning of Hooverette | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A simple housedress with robe-style sash and wrap front, worn especially in United States in the 1930s and 1940s, with one section overlapping another; when dirty, the overlap could be reversed so a clean section was on top again, reducing laundry.
2. Alternative letter-case form of Hooverette.
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Examples

“The Hooverette can be worn as a dress or as an apron.”

““I have⟳ so few opportunities to wear⟳ such a dress, that I thought I'd better take⟳ every one that offered.” “In Paris you would need⟳ such a frock every evening,” observed Lynnette admiringly. “I'd rather stay⟳ at home and wear⟳ Hooverettes […]””

“During this period, Sears, Roebuck and Company sold Hooverettes, which were inexpensive, simple, wraparound dresses. They were reversible, so the whole dress could be flipped inside out for a different look⟳.”

“Cotton broadcloth hooverette gives double⟳ service by reversing the overlapping front”

“And over her dress she wore the hooverette. She didn't wear⟳ it for any hygienic purpose, only to protect⟳ her dress.”

“WHAT TO LOOK⟳ FOR: SMOCKS include⟳ the snug-fitting hooverette, […]”

“More than two months after her request⟳ she received an allotment: two panties, two dresses, two hooverettes, […]”

““How can I ever forget⟳ October 11th, 1919?” Hanna replied and smiled at Aaron. She blushed remembering their wedding night. “Play⟳ it, Ma,” shouted Etta as she tugged Hanna's hooverette dress. Hanna lifted the lid on the top of the Victrola.”

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