formalwear
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Numerous wedding websites also recommend shopping for gently used formalwear on sites like Poshmark or Depop — which can also be more eco-friendly than buying new clothes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
In her formalwear, Elizabeth favored elaborate embroidery of satin, lace, and silk that incorporated pearls, crystals and sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Priorities evolve, jacket lengths rise and fall and formalwear is seen less frequently, but attention to detail remains.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
Near the altar, my dad waits for her dressed in a white barong, the traditional formalwear for Filipino men.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024
It is her mother, Missus Walters, looking even frailer than usual in her formalwear.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
