dresswear
Fancy occasion clothing
Dresswear is clothing appropriate for formal or semi-formal occasions—suits, evening gowns, and the like.
The term appears mainly in retail and fashion contexts, distinguishing such garments from casual or everyday attire: The store's dresswear department carries tuxedos and cocktail dresses.
Woman's floor-length formal dress
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- ball gownFormal full-length dress
- black tieFormal evening dress code
- suitMatched formal garments
bow tie · cummerbund · formal shoes · cufflinks · shawl · stole · floor-length · satin
Draped South Asian garment
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
- cheongsamChinese sheath dress
- dashikiOrnate West African pullover
- kenteGhanaian ceremonial woven cloth
dirndl · kimono · barong · kurta · sherwani · caftan · boubou · thobe
Formal professional clothing
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- pencil skirtSlim, straight-cut garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- necktieKnotted collar ornament
power suit · tailored jacket · slacks · button-down · pumps · loafers · briefcase · boardroom
Ceremony attendee by invitation
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- quinceañeraFifteenth birthday celebration
- bar mitzvahJewish adulthood ceremony
anniversary · reception · banquet · prom · debutante · cotillion · celebration · milestone
evening gown
Woman's floor-length formal dress
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- ball gownFormal full-length dress
- black tieFormal evening dress code
suit · bow tie · cummerbund · formal shoes · cufflinks · shawl · stole · floor-length · satin · silk
saree
Draped South Asian garment
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
- cheongsamChinese sheath dress
- dashikiOrnate West African pullover
kente · dirndl · kimono · barong · kurta · sherwani · caftan · boubou · thobe · lehenga
business suit
Formal professional clothing
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- pencil skirtSlim, straight-cut garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
necktie · power suit · tailored jacket · slacks · button-down · pumps · loafers · briefcase · boardroom · office attire
wedding guest
Ceremony attendee by invitation
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- quinceañeraFifteenth birthday celebration
bar mitzvah · anniversary · reception · banquet · prom · debutante · cotillion · celebration · milestone · special event
dresswearcasualwear
Informal everyday garments
streetwear · loungewear · weekend wear · casual attire · leisurewear
dresswearworkwear
Garments for employment
activewear · sportswear · athletic wear · outdoor gear · work clothes
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