A "shirtwaist" is a type of women's blouse or dress that resembles a man's shirt, typically buttoning down the front and ending at the waist. Full definition
This tofu noodle skillet is a vegan version of the vintage tuna - noodle casserole that evokes 1950s TV moms in shirtwaist dresses, wearing pearls. (vegkitchen.com)
Vintage 1950s yellow and gray plaid shirtdress 50s plaid shirtwaist with full skirt 1950's cotton day dress 50's fit and flare L (etsy.com)
I could live in shirtwaist dresses every day of the year and you wouldn't hear a peep out of me about it. (chronicallyvintage.com)