formal dress

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And while the club doesn’t have a formal dress code for spectators, Wimbledon is the rare sporting event where it’s not uncommon to see men in neckties and women in floral dresses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

This marks the first time Sánchez has worn such a high-necked formal dress, she told Vogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

But there actually isn’t a formal dress code written down anywhere, The Inquirer learned earlier this year when Fetterman took office.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

We're glad he stuck to the formal dress code with the black socks, though.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023

The paper-and-wood screen slid open and the hostess in the formal dress stepped inside the room.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee