fashionably late
Chic arrival timing
Fashionably late means arriving after the scheduled time, but deliberately so—suggesting confidence or social savvy rather than poor planning.
The phrase implies that punctuality is for the anxious, while those with status can make others wait: She always arrives fashionably late to parties.
Too late crosses from fashionable into rude.
- tardinessState of being late
- running behindProgressing slower than expected
- not a minute too soonBarely on time
- time is moneyAdage equating duration with currency
- punctualityBeing on time
chic · confidence · intentionality · grace period · nonchalance · RSVP · social norms · sophistication · elegance · perception · attention-seeking · dramatic timing · VIP treatment · power move · trendsetting · poise · timekeeping · customs
- late excusesstuck in traffic, lost track of time, delayed, behind schedule, overslept
- time pressurerush, against the clock, rushed, clock is ticking, urgency
- being lateoversleeping, traffic, delays, rushing, flat tire
fashionably latepunctual
Arriving when scheduled
early · on time · prompt · right on time · ahead of schedule
fashionably lateeager beaver
Overly enthusiastic person
overeager · no-show · gauche · stood up · missing in action
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