partywear

Festive evening clothes

Partywear is clothing intended for social events and celebrations rather than everyday use.

The term covers festive dresses, sequined tops, and other items more glamorous than casual wear but less formal than black-tie attire: I need to pick up some partywear for the holiday season.

Common in fashion retail and marketing.

fabrics

sequins

Small reflective fabric ornaments

  • velvetThick-pile textile
  • chiffonDelicate transparent textile
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth

silk · lace · tulle · brocade · charmeuse · organza · lamé · jacquard · taffeta · metallic

garments

gown

Long formal garment

tuxedo · sari · sherwani · kaftan · blazer · lehenga · cheongsam · corset · bodice · romper

accessories

stilettos

Thin, high-heeled shoes

  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
  • pearlsIridescent oyster-made gems
  • jewelsOrnamental precious stones

diamonds · brooch · gloves · pashmina · boutonniere · corsage · cummerbund · fascinator · tiara · cufflinks

glamorous

red-carpet

Lavish welcome for dignitaries

runway · chic · sleek · luxury · vogue · showstopping · dazzling · eye-catching

festive

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

carnival · fiesta · jubilee · revelry · festivity · banquet · black-tie · themed · masquerade

Opposites
formality/occasion type

partywearcasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

loungewear · everyday wear · workwear · daywear · office attire

functionality vs. display

partywearwork clothes

utility clothing · uniforms · protective gear · scrubs · overalls

Family

party, wear, wearing, underwear, wears, partying, parties, footwear, outerwear

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G