Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The ability of a garment to withstand prolonged wear.
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- noun The state or condition of being (comfortably)
wearable .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Celebs such as Victoria Beckham may favour over-the-top styles and trends but for long-term wearability, experts advise purchasing sunglasses that are proportionate to your face shape and size.
Edmonton Sun 2009
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In addition to the peripatetic lifestyle, Minkoff was interested in the notion of wearability and getting the most mileage out of pieces in your closet.
Daily Front Row 2010
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No, and its "wearability" is commensurate with your activity level.
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Positioning themselves as someone who embraces both the past and the present, their collection boast some interesting sub-collections as they aim to maintain philosophies such as wearability, uniqueness in construction and the juxtaposition of materials.
Hypebeast 2009
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His sexy evening wear and hemlines and wearability were spot-on trend for Fall/Winter 2011.
Kevin DeSoto: Rolando Santana's Fall 2011 Collection -- Discrete Opulence Kevin DeSoto 2011
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His sexy evening wear and hemlines and wearability were spot-on trend for Fall/Winter 2011.
Kevin DeSoto: Rolando Santana's Fall 2011 Collection -- Discrete Opulence Kevin DeSoto 2011
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Steve Gabarino explores the wearability of the trend.
Pants on Fire Steve Garbarino 2011
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Nowadays, as a homemaker, I have more latitude to wear what I want, but nevertheless, it is hard to get all the elements put together: wearability, servicability, modesty, age-appropriateness, femininity, and appeal (primarily in the eyes of my husband).
Modest Feminine Dress From the Pages of 1990 Victoria Magazine 2009
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"It adds just the right touch of whimsy, uniqueness, and wearability."
Meredith Barnett: Sustainable Design Star Carrie Parry Meredith Barnett 2011
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"It adds just the right touch of whimsy, uniqueness, and wearability."
Meredith Barnett: Sustainable Design Star Carrie Parry Meredith Barnett 2011
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