wearing white

In pale attire

Wearing white describes the practice of dressing in white clothing, often for specific occasions or symbolic purposes.

Brides traditionally wear white at Western weddings to signify purity.

White is also customary at certain social events: You can't wear white after Labor Day.

In professional contexts, medical staff and chefs wear white uniforms.

She'll be wearing white to the ceremony.

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wearing whitewearing black

Donning the darkest hue

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G