Definition

1. Noun:
   • Manner of dress or attire according to custom or formality: Refers to the way one is dressed, specifically whether it conforms to expected standards, etiquette, or traditional style for a given occasion.
   • Affected or ridiculous manner/airs (derogatory): Describes an artificial, pretentious, or unbecoming style or behavior that is unpleasant to observe.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy đến dự tiệc với đủ lệ bộ của một quý ông. (He attended the party with the full, proper attire of a gentleman.)
  • Cô ấy ăn mặc lệ bộ khó coi. (She is dressed in a ridiculous/tacky manner.)
  • Đã đủ lệ bộ để đi lễ chưa? (Is your attire proper/complete enough to go to the ceremony?)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in questions or statements to assess or critique the completeness and appropriateness of one's appearance against a social or traditional standard.

Variants and Related Words

• Lề lối (n): custom, practice, way of doing things. This is the root concept from which derives, focusing more on general custom than specifically on attire.
  • Theo lề lối cũ. (According to the old custom.)

Synonyms

• Attire: clothing, especially of a formal or specific kind.
• Garb: a fashion or style of dress, especially one associated with a particular group or time.
• Affectation: behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.

Related Idioms

• Đủ lệ bộ: to be fully/properly attired or equipped according to requirements.
  • Cô dâu trong ngày cưới trông thật đủ lệ bộ. (The bride on her wedding day looks fully and properly attired.)