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👗Dress Emoji 👗 EmojiUnicode: 1F457

A simple dress symbol.

Released in The Dress emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) and added to Emoji 1.0 (2015).

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The dress emoji primarily represents a piece of feminine clothing, such as a dress meant for formal, semi-formal, or casual occasions. It can be used to discuss fashion, personal style, shopping trips, or specific events where one might wear dresses like parties or prom."

Symbolism

  • Fashion: It emphasizes personal style, elegance, or wardrobe preferences.
  • Femininity: The dress has long been associated with femininity, grace, and traditional gender norms.
  • Occasions: The emoji is often used in discussions about events such as weddings, dances, or formal dinners.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Used when discussing personal fashion choices or outfits.
  • To represent shopping or purchasing new clothes, especially dresses.
  • During conversations related to events like weddings, cocktail parties, or other formal gatherings.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I'm deciding between a red or blue dress for the party tonight 👗💕.
Shopping spree alert! Just bought the cutest dress today 👗🛍️.
Don't forget, the wedding is formal! I'll need to find a really nice dress 👗✨.
Guess who's going to prom?! Time to start looking for the perfect gown 👗💃.
Can't wait for the weekend and finally wearing my new dress 👗!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • This emoji is often seen in the context of femininity, but it can also be used more broadly in fashion-related conversations.
  • Avoid using this emoji to stereotype gender roles or expectations related to clothing norms.
  • Mix it with other clothing or fashion emojis to express a complete outfit, style choice, or shopping experience.

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