dress shield


noun

a fabric or plastic pad for attaching to the inside of the underarm of a woman's garment to protect the garment from being soiled by perspiration.
Also called shield.

Origin of dress shield

First recorded in 1880–85

British Dictionary definitions for dress shield

dress shield

noun

a fabric pad worn under the armpits or attached to the armhole of a garment to prevent sweat from showing on or staining the clothing