evening shirt
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Definition
Noun: A formal, white shirt specifically designed for men to wear as part of traditional evening attire, typically featuring a stiff, starched front panel. It is conventionally worn with a tuxedo (dinner jacket) for black-tie events.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- He changed into his evening shirt and bow tie before the gala.
- A proper evening shirt should have French cuffs for cufflinks.
- The dress code requires an evening shirt with the tuxedo.
Advanced Usage
- "to don an evening shirt": To put on an evening shirt, often implying preparation for a formal event.
- The gentlemen retired to don their evening shirts before the banquet.
Variants and Related Words
- Dress shirt (n): A formal shirt for men, but not exclusively for evening wear; it can be worn with suits for daytime events.
- Tuxedo shirt (n): Often used synonymously with "evening shirt," emphasizing its pairing with a tuxedo.
- Wing-collar shirt (n): A type of evening shirt with a wing-tip collar, traditionally worn with white tie attire.
Synonyms
- Dinner shirt: A synonym, particularly in British English.
- Formal shirt: A broader term that can include an evening shirt.
Related Phrases
- Black-tie attire: The formal dress code for which an evening shirt is a standard component.
- Starched front: Refers to the stiffened panel on the front of a traditional evening shirt.
Noun
- a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo)