formal wear
Gala attire required
Formal wear is clothing appropriate for ceremonial or highly dressy occasions—black-tie galas, state dinners, weddings.
For men, this typically means a tuxedo or tailcoat; for women, floor-length gowns.
The term distinguishes the most elaborate dress codes from business attire or casual clothing: The invitation specified formal wear.
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- coronation robesCeremonial attire for enthronement
- suitMatched formal garments
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- evening dressFormal women's garment
ball gown · cufflinks · cummerbund · black tie · black tie event · gown · red carpet · court dress · frock coat · white tie · waistcoat · ascot · ceremonial attire · morning dress · pocket square · cocktail dress · dress shoes · patent leather
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dress code formality
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Informal, comfortable clothing
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