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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