1
: a long loose garment : robe
2
: an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons
3
: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024
Roach traipsed through the glass doors of the lobby, tossing his stole in Black’s general direction.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Back to the fashion: Jolie’s faux fur stole wasn’t her only surprising sartorial choice in the summer heat.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Jolie seemed to be channeling the stage diva with her red carpet ensemble, which featured a perhaps surprising accessory in the brutal Venice heat: a faux fur stole.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The minimalist look was made unique by the addition of a plush fur stole draped over her shoulders, adding a touch of luxury to her otherwise simple silhouette.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024
Roach traipsed through the glass doors of the lobby, tossing his stole in Black’s general direction.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Back to the fashion: Jolie’s faux fur stole wasn’t her only surprising sartorial choice in the summer heat.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Jolie seemed to be channeling the stage diva with her red carpet ensemble, which featured a perhaps surprising accessory in the brutal Venice heat: a faux fur stole.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stole. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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