daywear

Clothes for daylight

Daywear is clothing suitable for ordinary daytime activities—work, errands, casual outings—as opposed to evening wear or formal attire.

The term appears mainly in fashion contexts to distinguish practical, comfortable garments from dressy or glamorous pieces: The collection features both daywear and cocktail dresses.

garments

blouse

Loose-fitting upper garment

  • slacksInformal leg garments
  • dressSkirted one-piece garment
  • skirtWaist-hung lower garment

cardigan · jacket · blazer · chinos · trousers · t-shirt · jeans · hoodie · leggings · shorts

formal

suit

Matched formal garments

  • tieEqual score, or neckwear
  • pumpsLaceless dress shoes
  • loafersLaceless slip-on shoes

button-up · office · uniform · tailored · sophisticated · elegant · blazer · sheath · oxfords · cufflinks

casual

sneakers

Casual athletic footwear

backpack · flipflops · denim · cotton · linen · relaxed · comfortable · everyday · weekend · laid-back

functional

durable

Able to withstand use

layering · moisture-wicking · machine-washable · stain-resistant · comfortable · practical · pockets · easy-care · quick-dry

style

trendy

Currently in vogue

  • chicTasteful, current flair
  • ensembleUnified group or outfit
  • outfitSet of clothes worn together

prêt-à-porter · vogue · contemporary · designer · boutique · fashionista · attire · coordinated · polished · put-together

Categories
Opposites
time of day/occasion formality

dayweareveningwear

Dressy nighttime clothing

evening wear · nightwear · evening dress · formal wear · black tie

activity/function

daywearsleepwear

Garments for bed

nightwear · pajamas · nightclothes · nightgown · nightdress

Family

day, wear, daily, today, weary, wearing, daylight, midday, yesterday

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G