dress shirt
Definition
- Noun:
- A formal shirt, typically for men, designed to be worn with evening wear such as a tuxedo. It is traditionally white and often has a stiffened or "starched" front panel.
Usage
- A dress shirt is a specific type of formal shirt. It is not a general term for any shirt worn with a suit. Its primary association is with the most formal evening attire.
- It is worn tucked into formal trousers and is designed to be worn under a waistcoat or cummerbund and a tailcoat or dinner jacket (tuxedo).
Examples
- Noun:
- He realized he had forgotten to pack his dress shirt for the gala.
- A classic white dress shirt is an essential part of black-tie attire.
- The dress shirt featured French cuffs, which required cufflinks.
Advanced Usage
- "Starched front": This refers to the stiffened front panels of a traditional dress shirt, which provide a crisp, smooth appearance under the jacket. This feature is often mentioned in formal definitions.
- The butler ensured the gentleman's dress shirt had a perfectly pressed, starched front.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuxedo Shirt (n): A common synonym for a dress shirt intended specifically for wear with a tuxedo. It often has specific details like a pleated front or marcella bib.
- Evening Shirt (n): Another formal term for a dress shirt suitable for evening events.
- French Cuffs (n): A style of cuff on a dress shirt that is folded back and fastened with cufflinks, as opposed to barrel cuffs with buttons.
Synonyms
- Formal Shirt: A broader term that can include dress shirts.
- Evening Shirt: Specifically denotes a shirt for formal evening occasions.
- Tuxedo Shirt: Specifically denotes a shirt for wear with a tuxedo.
Related Phrases
- To wear a dress shirt: To have a dress shirt on as part of one's attire.
- The invitation requires guests to wear a dress shirt and jacket.
Noun
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a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo)
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