donned

Slipped into clothing

Donned is the past tense of don, meaning to put on clothing or equipment: She donned her coat and left, The firefighters donned their gear.

Don is the opposite of doff.

Both words are somewhat formal or literary, appearing more often in written than spoken English.

garments

clad

Wearing outer covering

arrayed · vestments · raiment · apparel · attire · outfit · ensemble · threads · adorned · bedecked

clothing

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • hatGarment for the head
  • glovesHand coverings with fingers

helmet · mask · cape · robe · gown · uniform · vest · sweater · scarf · shawl

costume

disguise

Identity-concealing alteration

cosplay · character · persona · incognito · theatrical · impersonation · roleplay · carnival · Halloween · Mardi Gras

preparation

equipped

Supplied with necessary items

armored · outfitted · uniformed · kitted out · laced up · zipped up · buttoned up · slipped into

formal

black-tie

Formal evening dress code

  • tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
  • gownLong formal garment
  • regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority

ceremonial · ball · gala · wedding · inauguration · diplomatic · opera · debutante · formalwear · dress uniform

Opposites
putting on vs. removing clothing/garments

donneddoffed

Removed, especially clothing

removed · took off · shed · stripped off · disrobed

Family

donning

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G