dress suit
Black tie attire
A dress suit is formal evening wear for men, consisting of a black tailcoat with silk lapels, matching trousers with a satin stripe, a white waistcoat, and a white bow tie.
The term distinguishes this most formal attire from less formal options like the dinner jacket or tuxedo: He wore a dress suit to the opera gala.
Men's formal evening attire
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
vest · lapel · cufflinks · bowtie · necktie · cummerbund · pocket square · handkerchief
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
polished · debonair · sartorial · sharp · immaculate · distinguished · fitted · slim-fit
Wearable formal occasion flowers
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- dateSpecific day or outing
formal · teenagers · high school · senior · junior prom · grand march · slow dance · afterparty
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- state dinnerFormal diplomatic reception meal
opera · ballroom · reception · soiree · charity ball · awards ceremony · diplomatic · embassy
Betrothed man; stable worker
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
- best manGroom's primary attendant
- father of brideGroom's new in-law
- usherOne who seats guests
rehearsal dinner · reception · ceremony · matrimony · nuptials · boutonniere · ring bearer · formal portrait
Formal questioning session
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- business formalConservative professional attire standard
conference · presentation · networking · first impression · career · meeting
Ceremonial emblems of authority
- uniformIdentical throughout
- medalsAwards for achievement
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
decorations · honors · formal portrait · dignitary · ambassador · pageantry · tradition · protocol
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
jacket · vest · lapel · cufflinks · bowtie · necktie · cummerbund · pocket square · handkerchief · oxfords
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
refined · polished · debonair · sartorial · sharp · immaculate · distinguished · fitted · slim-fit · classic
corsage
Wearable formal occasion flowers
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
date · formal · teenagers · high school · senior · junior prom · grand march · slow dance · afterparty · rental
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
state dinner · opera · ballroom · reception · soiree · charity ball · awards ceremony · diplomatic · embassy · evening
groom
Betrothed man; stable worker
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
- best manGroom's primary attendant
- father of brideGroom's new in-law
usher · rehearsal dinner · reception · ceremony · matrimony · nuptials · boutonniere · ring bearer · formal portrait · aisle
interview
Formal questioning session
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- corporateOf or relating to companies
business formal · conference · presentation · networking · first impression · career · meeting
regalia
Ceremonial emblems of authority
sash · decorations · honors · formal portrait · dignitary · ambassador · pageantry · tradition · protocol
- formal coatstailcoat, tuxedo, frock coat, morning coat, tails
dress suitcasual wear
Informal, comfortable clothing
sweatpants · loungewear · athleisure · streetwear · pajamas
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