occasionwear
Dressy special clothing
Occasionwear is clothing designed for special events rather than everyday use—weddings, galas, formal dinners, and similar gatherings.
The term appears frequently in fashion retail to distinguish dressier items from casual or workwear: The store's occasionwear section features cocktail dresses and evening gowns.
Also spelled occasion wear.
Long formal garment
- ballgownFormal full-length dress
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- suitMatched formal garments
- jumpsuitOne-piece body garment
sari · kaftan · cheongsam · tailcoat · midi · maxi · blazer · sherwani
Marriage rite and feast
- galaFestive formal occasion
- promHigh school formal dance
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
christening · quinceañera · debutante · graduation · funeral · baptism · engagement · reception
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
refined · polished · glamorous · understated · bespoke · couture · haute · designer
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
- velvetThick-pile textile
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- sequinDecorative clothing disc
silk · organza · tulle · brocade · jacquard · taffeta · crepe · charmeuse
Paved path for planes
- voguePrevailing popular style
- trendyCurrently in vogue
- lookbookCurated fashion photo collection
- stylistHair or fashion expert
boutique · atelier · capsule · accessorizing · silhouette
gown
Long formal garment
jumpsuit · sari · kaftan · cheongsam · tailcoat · midi · maxi · blazer · sherwani · lehenga
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
white-tie · christening · quinceañera · debutante · graduation · funeral · baptism · engagement · reception · banquet
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
tailored · refined · polished · glamorous · understated · bespoke · couture · haute · designer · dapper
satin
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
sequin · silk · organza · tulle · brocade · jacquard · taffeta · crepe · charmeuse · georgette
runway
Paved path for planes
stylist · boutique · atelier · capsule · accessorizing · silhouette
occasionwearcasualwear
Informal everyday garments
everyday wear · daily wear · casual attire · loungewear · streetwear
occasion, wear, occasions, occasional, occasionally, occasioned, occasioning, wears, wearing