how to say “a dress” and other articles of clothing – in Hebrew
שִׂמְלָה
Though in Biblical times the word שִׂמְלָה 
listen and repeat referred to apparel worn widely by both women and men, today שמלה refers specifically to a dress.
listen and repeat referred to apparel worn widely by both women and men, today שמלה refers specifically to a dress.For example:
הִיא שָׁאֲלָה אֹתִי אִם הַשִּׂמְלָה שֶׁלָּהּ יָפָה.
She asked me if her dress is nice.
Other items of clothing worn today include:
