Formal Attire Vocabulary

noun a type of clothing accessory worn around the neck, such as a tie or scarf

• The gentleman wore a silk neckwear to the black-tie event.
• She always adds a pop of color to her outfit with fun neckwear.
• I love how he rocks those funky neckwear pieces.
• His honesty was like a tight neckwear around the company's reputation.

noun a strap that passes over the shoulder and fastens to the waistband of trousers or a skirt to hold them up

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• The gentleman wore a pair of suspenders with his suit.
• He always wears suspenders instead of a belt.
• Check out his cool suspenders, they really make a statement.
• She felt like she needed emotional suspenders to hold her up during the tough times.

noun a small square piece of fabric, often folded and placed in the pocket of a suit jacket or blazer for decorative purposes

• He carefully folded his pocket square before placing it in the breast pocket of his suit jacket.
• I always forget to wear a pocket square with my blazer, but it really adds a nice touch.
• Check out that guy with the flashy pocket square, he's got style.
• Her words were like a perfectly folded pocket square, adding a touch of elegance to the conversation.

verb Suited is a past tense form of the verb suit, which means to be appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose.

adjective Booted is an adjective derived from the verb boot, which means to kick or to provide with boots. In this context, it means fully dressed or prepared, especially in formal attire.

conjunction And is a conjunction used to connect words or phrases.

• The employees were all suited and booted for the important presentation.
• We're going out tonight, so make sure you're suited and booted.
• He's always suited and booted, looking fresh to death.
• With his new job, he felt suited and booted for success.