elaborate, decorative, or unusually sophisticated in a way intended to impress
to have something as a part of the whole
a ceremony or event where two people are married
of great worth or quality
a smooth, soft, lustrous fabric made from fine threads produced by silkworms
a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk
something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning
a set of guidelines specifying the types of clothing and grooming considered acceptable or appropriate in a particular setting or for a specific event
a person who wears or has something on, such as clothing, accessories, or equipment
having a refined and graceful appearance or style
the relative rank, status, or standing of someone or something in society
including many specific elements or pieces of information
a delicate decorative fabric made by weaving or twisting threads into an open pattern
impressive in both size and quality, often considered as luxurious
elegance and smoothness in the way someone moves, behaves, or expresses themselves
(of clothes) made in a way that closely covers the body
to extend in various directions from a central point
to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options
an official or special ceremony or event
to be noticeably different from other people or things, often in a way that is unpleasant or embarrassing
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point
to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things
to be prominent and easily noticeable
a small, decorative object made from various materials, pierced with a hole and attached to clothing, accessories, or jewelry
a delicate decorative fabric made by weaving or twisting threads into an open pattern
a social gathering where alcoholic drinks and light snacks are served, typically in the late afternoon or early evening
cloth or material made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise joining fibers together
the cultural elements and activities that are widely liked, enjoyed, and shared by the general public, particularly younger people
an annual award given to the best director, movie, actor, etc. by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
the first public performance, showing, or broadcast of a play, film, television program, or other work
widely recognized or acknowledged
the tradition of laying out a red carpet for VIPs and celebrities to walk on as they enter or exit an event, usually associated with movie premieres, award shows, and other entertainment industry events
to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something
to develop or change gradually over time into a different form
a tightly fitted women's undergarment designed to shape and support the torso
used to show that something or someone is directly below or under something
a small European passerine bird with brownish plumage, the male of which has a beautiful nocturnal call
to require a particular amount of money
an extremely hard crystalline form of carbon, often used as a valuable gemstone
| Formal Wear Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Gown | Cocktail Dress | Suit | Tuxedo |
| Cummerbund | Vest | Tailcoat | Wedding Dress |
| Blazer | Pantsuit | ||
