having wide and well-defined shoulders
(of a person) looking neat, stylish, or well-dressed, often implying confidence and attention to appearance
a folded flap of fabric on the front of a jacket or coat that extends from the collar to the chest
having a refined and graceful appearance or style
having little weight or mass, making it easy to carry or move
a design consisting of lines or bands with a different color from the background, often used on clothing, textiles, or other surfaces
a pattern of small squares, typically in two colors, used on fabric and resembling a checkerboard
a physical location, such as an office, factory, or store, where people go to work and perform their job duties
a visual or oral communication delivered to an audience, often using slides or other aids, to inform or persuade
always relied on or preferred for a particular need or situation
a shirt for women, typically with a collar, buttons and sleeves
larger than the standard or usual size
a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time
a long, narrow platform that models or actors walk on during fashion shows or performances, typically in front of an audience
the revealing of one's feelings or thoughts, especially through creative activities
the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow
(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules
the practice of wearing multiple garments over one another for warmth, comfort, or style
having a thick, heavy, or solid appearance with large parts or pieces that are not smooth or fine
appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant
a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together
combining formal and informal elements, typically used to describe clothing or events that are neither strictly formal nor entirely casual
an official or special ceremony or event
to connect or combine two objects, ideas, or people, often because they complement or work well together
a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion
(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable
cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin
cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.
a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface
a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together
the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend
a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars
to be prominent and easily noticeable
to shine or burn with great brightness or intensity
an organization where people come together to practice, play, or compete in various sports
the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.
(of clothing) fastened by lapping one edge of the front well over the other usually with a double row of buttons
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs
to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event
to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code
a formal shirt, often worn by men, that can be worn under a jacket or tuxedo
| Formal Wear Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Gown | Cocktail Dress | Suit | Tuxedo |
| Cummerbund | Vest | Tailcoat | Wedding Dress |
| Blazer | Pantsuit | ||
