formalwear
Black tie clothing
Formalwear is clothing appropriate for ceremonial or dressy occasions—tuxedos, evening gowns, and the like.
The term covers what you'd wear to a black-tie event, a wedding, or a gala: The invitation specified formalwear.
Also spelled as two words: formal wear.
Men's formal evening attire
- gownLong formal garment
- suitMatched formal garments
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- frockcoatFormal knee-length men's coat
waistcoat · ballgown · sherwani · cheongsam · kilt · kimono · barong · dashiki
Pleated formal waistband
- cufflinksDecorative sleeve fasteners
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- ascotLooped silk neckwear
- cravatNeck scarf, tucked in
studs · pocketwatch · tiara · clutch · corsage · boutonniere · gloves · suspenders
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- refinedPurified or cultured
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
dapper · chic · sartorial · polished · debonair · sophisticated · impeccable · svelte
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- velvetThick-pile textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
taffeta · organza · lace · tulle · damask · jacquard · cashmere · crepe
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
frockcoat · waistcoat · ballgown · sherwani · cheongsam · kilt · kimono · barong · dashiki · dirndl
cummerbund
Pleated formal waistband
cravat · studs · pocketwatch · tiara · clutch · corsage · boutonniere · gloves · suspenders · brooch
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
couture · dapper · chic · sartorial · polished · debonair · sophisticated · impeccable · svelte · stylish
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
chiffon · taffeta · organza · lace · tulle · damask · jacquard · cashmere · crepe · charmeuse
gala
Festive formal occasion
banquet · reception · ceremony · prom · debutante · soiree · fundraiser · premiere · inauguration · awards
stilettos
Thin, high-heeled shoes
heels · brogues · mules · slingbacks
- specialty clothingworkwear, sportswear, swimwear, sleepwear, activewear
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- formalwearball gown, tuxedo, evening gown, tux, dinner jacket
- menswearsuits, suit, tuxedo, blazers, blazer
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Informal everyday garments
streetwear · athleisure · sportswear · loungewear · activewear
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Casual athletic garments
sweatpants · yoga pants · pajamas · loungewear · athletic wear
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Casual clothes for indoors
pajamas · sleepwear · gym clothes · grubbies · lounge pants
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