A dress refers to a garment that combines a camisole vest and a skirt, also known as a "one - piece dress" or "blouse dress". It is a style of one - piece clothing formed by connecting a shirt - style top with various types of skirts. A dress is a general term for a category of clothing, hailed as the "queen of fashion". It is the most unpredictable, diverse, and popular style. It is one of the preferred summer outfits for young girls, available in various styles. It can set off a woman's figure and even has the effect of making shorter girls appear taller and more stretched.