sartorially
In dress terms
Sartorially means in matters of clothing or dress.
The adverb describes how someone presents themselves through what they wear: He was sartorially adventurous, mixing patterns others wouldn't dare combine.
The word carries a slightly formal or knowing tone, often used when commenting on fashion choices with either admiration or gentle criticism: sartorially speaking, the event was a disaster.
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- chicTasteful, current flair
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
refined · impeccable · suave · urbane · tasteful · natty · spruce · well-groomed
Made to individual specifications
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- alterationsChanges made to something
- fittedShaped to conform
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
custom-made · stitching · darts · seams · linings · canvas · craftsmanship · cut
Custom high-fashion design
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- designerOne who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- trendDirection of change
vogue · collection · garment · apparel · ensemble · outfit · wardrobe · attire
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- gownLong formal garment
- evening dressFormal women's garment
tailcoat · morning coat · cummerbund · bowtie · cufflinks · ballgown · pocket square · ascot
Woven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- haberdasheryMen's clothing accessories retail
- millineryCraft of hat design
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
needlework · patternmaking · draping · weaving · notions · trims · lace · buttons
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- chicTasteful, current flair
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
polished · refined · impeccable · suave · urbane · tasteful · natty · spruce · well-groomed · sharp
bespoke
Made to individual specifications
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- alterationsChanges made to something
- fittedShaped to conform
measurements · custom-made · stitching · darts · seams · linings · canvas · craftsmanship · cut · drape
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- designerOne who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
trend · vogue · collection · garment · apparel · ensemble · outfit · wardrobe · attire · lookbook
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
evening dress · tailcoat · morning coat · cummerbund · bowtie · cufflinks · ballgown · pocket square · ascot · studs
fabric
Woven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- haberdasheryMen's clothing accessories retail
- millineryCraft of hat design
embroidery · needlework · patternmaking · draping · weaving · notions · trims · lace · buttons · zippers
sartoriallybehaviorally
Pertaining to actions taken
verbally · intellectually · spiritually · emotionally · physically
sartoriallyinternally
Within a body or system
mentally · morally · ethically · psychologically · philosophically
- sartorial eleganceRefined taste in dress