Formal Attire Terminology

noun a formal dress or outfit

adjective relating to or suitable for serious or official occasions

adverb in a formal manner or style

• The invitation specified a formal dress code for the event.
• The party is going to be fancy, so dress up nicely.
• The gathering is going to be super classy, so make sure you look sharp.
• The atmosphere at the conference was very formal, with everyone in suits and ties.

noun a small bag used by women to carry personal items

• She carried a designer handbag to the important business meeting.
• I love your new handbag, where did you get it?
• Her handbag game is always on point.
• Carrying her handbag of secrets, she navigated through the gossip-filled party.

noun costume - a set of clothes worn to represent a particular period or way of life

• The professor wore his academic costume during the graduation ceremony.
• I need to remember to pick up my academic costume for the graduation.
• Check out my fresh academic costume for the ceremony!
• Donning his academic costume, the author prepared to defend his research findings.