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attire

[uh-tahyuhr] / əˈtaɪər /




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High-profile friends of the couple, from actress Lena Dunham to frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted Thursday evening in formal attire.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Stand out in a sea of stretchy polos and soulless chinos with attire that marries the look of nostalgic golf style with modern flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"I have wanted to perform the pilgrimage my entire life, for 40 or 50 years," said Jreish Mohammed, a 68-year-old decked out in the traditional attire from his native Morocco.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

In the 1990s, Italian luxury fashion brand Krizia’s collection included women wearing cassock-like dresses, while Italian fashion designer Stefano Pilati’s 2010 line for Yves Saint Laurent played on the attire of Catholic nuns.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“It is the day of the CAKE, so any sort of festive attire ought to be suitable. And they are only children, after all,” she thought.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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