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formalwear

[fawr-muhl-wair] / ˈfɔr məlˌwɛər /


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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

Played by then-unknowns Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick, the couple find Frank-N-Furter is hosting a convention of partying aliens in formalwear from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy Transylvania.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025

The collection closed with formalwear with clusters of beading, as if barnacles, and coral-inspired embroidery gave a naturalistic touch.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024

It is her mother, Missus Walters, looking even frailer than usual in her formalwear.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett


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