rochie

Rochie is the Romanian term for a dress, a one-piece garment worn by women that covers the torso and typically extends down to the legs. The word encompasses a broad range of styles, fabrics, and occasions, from casual daywear to formal evening attire. In Romanian, rochie is widely used across fashion, retail, and media to describe any dress regardless of length or sleeve type.

Common styles include rochie de zi (day dress), rochie de seară (evening dress), rochie cocktail, and rochie lungă (long dress); shorter versions may be described as rochie mini or rochie midi. Fabrics range from cotton and linen to silk, satin, jersey, and synthetic blends. Silhouettes vary from sheath and A-line to wrap, empire waist, and shirtwaist-inspired designs, with necklines from round to V-neck and various sleeve options.

Construction and care: rochii are typically cut to emphasize the waist and may feature details such as waist seams, darts, pleats, or ruffles. Closures include zippers, buttons, or hooks. Care depends on fabric and may require gentle washing, dry cleaning, or low-temperature ironing.

Rochie is a staple term in Romanian fashion discourse, used by designers, retailers, and media to categorize a wide array of garments. The word also appears in phrases such as rochie de mireasă (wedding dress) and rochie tradițională (traditional dress), reflecting both contemporary and traditional attire in Romanian culture.