Example Sentences

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“To be cringe about it, the ’90s babydoll dress wasn’t designed for the male gaze,” says my friend Rachel, a keen observer of Gen X fashion then and now.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Gardeners at the September meetup were dressed in various looks, from frayed overalls and baseball caps to babydoll dresses and chokers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

The 1940s was also apparent in the babydoll gowns whose myriad-colored stripes confused the eye.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2022

His hair is mussed and he’s wearing wide-leg denim trousers and an ivory babydoll top with a Peter Pan collar.

From Washington Post • May 24, 2022

Haack, the star of "Flip or Flop" and "Christina on the Coast," was spotted at one point in a blue babydoll dress and a pink tank top, according to the report.

From Fox News • Jul. 10, 2021