Apparel is the term used to describe pieces of material that are crafted to be worn on the body. Apparel items include (but are not limited to): Tops, Bottoms, Skirts, Shorts, Sweaters, and Swimsuits.
About Dresses:
Dresses are a garment for women, which has one piece of material that covers the torso as well as the part of the bottom. The skirt of the dress must come completely around the wearer without any material separating the legs and may be any variety of length.