Jumper

[joanne0012]

No: HPFGUIDX 34447

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Whirdy at a... wrote:
> In a message dated 2/1/02 6:40:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, lucy at l... 
> writes:
> 
> > Erm, just to prove that British people can also be ignorant about other 
> > cultures, what's a jumper in North America??
> > 
> > Lucy the Drifty
> >  
> 
> A form of ladies attire, usually buttoned down the front.

In my experience, it's very unusual for American jumpers to button down the 
front.  They are basically a loose sleeveless dress, meant to be worn over a 
blouse.  Somewhat similar to a pinafore.  Many zip up the back, but others are 
loose enough to just slip on over the head.