noun

attire

attire, clothing, dress

The dress code requires formal attire.

The dress code requires formal attire.

She was dressed in elegant evening attire.

She was dressed in elegant evening attire.

((in sth.)) dressed in a particular type of clothing She was dressed in elegant evening attire.

Synonyms: clothing, dress, garments, apparel

From Old French 'atirier' (to equip, arrange), from 'a-' (to) + 'tire' (order, row).

Imagine you are 'attired' for a fancy event. It sounds more formal than just getting 'dressed'.

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