formalwear

[ fawr-muhl-wair ]

noun

1. clothing designed for or customarily worn worn on formal occasions, as tuxedos and evening gowns.

Word History and Origins

Origin of formalwear¹

formal ¹ + wear

Example Sentences

Major brands like Macy’s, Nordstrom and Kohl’s have reported steep sales declines during the coronavirus crisis, which slashed demand for the clothing, shoes and formalwear that disproportionately fill their stores.

From Washington Post

Sales of evening dresses, formalwear, and day dresses all sank.

From Quartz

His penchant for formalwear helped, but it had more to do with him pulling a party together and then retreating from it.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• evening gown