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Dress Codes and Fashion Semiotics
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Beach Formal
A dress code for formal events held at the beach, often involving lightweight, breathable fabrics and a more relaxed style.
Business Casual
A relaxed but professional dress code that may include slacks, collared shirts, and skirts without the need for a full suit.
Resort Wear
A dress code for vacation or cruise attire, often including lightweight, comfortable fabrics suitable for a tropical or seaside setting.
Haute Couture
High-end fashion that is constructed by hand from start to finish, made from high-quality, expensive, often unusual fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail.
Black Tie
Formal evening dress code for events after 6 p.m., requiring a tuxedo for men and an elegant dress for women.
Casual
A relaxed dress code with no specific requirements, often including jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers.
Creative Black Tie
A variant on traditional black tie that allows for more personal expression through unique accessories or touches of color.
Avant-Garde
Fashion that is innovative, pushing boundaries and often seen as unconventional or experimental.
Cocktail Attire
Semi-formal dress code for parties and events, calling for a stylish dress or suit that isn't as formal as black tie.
Techwear
A clothing style that blends high functionality with fashion, often incorporating performance fabrics, multi-pocket designs, and water-resistant properties.
Boho-Chic
A style that combines bohemian and hippie influences with modern fashion, including relaxed fits, ethnic prints, and natural materials.
Athleisure
A trend that involves wearing clothing designed for workouts and athletic activities in other settings, like work or social occasions.
Military Wear
Clothing inspired by military uniforms often including features like camouflage, functional design, and a utilitarian aesthetic.
Smart Casual
A dress code that mixes casual and formal elements, such as pairing blazers with denim, or dresses with casual footwear.
Mod Style
A fashion style originating from London in the 1960s, characterized by bold geometric patterns, sharp tailoring, and bright colors.
Normcore
A fashion trend characterized by unpretentious, average-looking clothing, emphasizing uniformity and comfort over standout trends.
Lounge Suit
A term used primarily in the UK to describe a standard business suit involving a jacket with matching trousers.
Academic Dress
Regalia worn by academic staff and students during formal academic events like graduations, including robes, hoods, and caps.
Festive Attire
A dress code for special occasions, like holidays, calling for a celebratory look that's a bit more embellished or colorful than usual.
Garden Attire
A semi-formal dress code for outdoor events, involving light, airy fabrics and florals for a more casual but put-together look.
Eco-Fashion
A movement towards sustainable and environmentally friendly clothing, utilizing materials and practices with minimal impact on the planet.
Cosplay
A hobby where participants wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character or idea from a work of fiction.
White Tie
The most formal dress code, typically for events after 6 p.m., including tailcoats for men and full-length ball gowns for women.
Morning Dress
A formal dress code for daytime events, primarily in the UK, involving a morning coat, waistcoat, and striped trousers for men.
Business Formal
A professional dress code that includes suits for men and tailored dresses or pantsuits for women.
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