festive wear
Holiday celebration attire
Festive wear is clothing appropriate for celebrations and special occasions—holiday parties, weddings, New Year's Eve.
The term suggests something dressier than everyday attire but not necessarily formal: sequined tops, velvet dresses, bold colors.
She picked up some festive wear for the office holiday party.
- sareeDraped South Asian garment
- lehengaLong embroidered Indian skirt
- dashikiOrnate West African pullover
- kaftanLong loose traditional robe
- cocktail dressSemiformal women's evening wear
party dress · evening gown · floor length · cufflinks · cheongsam · kimono · tiara · hanbok · kurta · dirndl · formal attire · black tie · blazer · bangles · wrap dress · tuxedo · silk · brooch
- folk costumekimono, sari, kilt, lederhosen, hanbok
- resort wearbeachwear, beach dress, sundresses, sarong, sarongs
formality and occasion
festive weareveryday wear
Ordinary daily clothing
casual wear · everyday attire · daily wear · street clothes · loungewear
function and practicality
festive wearwork clothes
workwear · uniforms · utility wear · protective gear · protective clothing