full dress
the formal attire customarily worn in the evening, usually consisting of black tailcoats and white bow ties for men, and floor-length dresses for women.
a ceremonial style of dress.
Origin of full dress
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formal and complete in all details: a full-dress uniform.
done or presented completely or thoroughly.
Origin of full-dress
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How to use full dress in a sentence
The house, like every obvious manifestation of Palmer, is ready for a full-dress inspection.
Some of the guests actually arrive in full dress, including a man wearing a teetering cardboard dino head.
At sea he allows her to wear an easy negligé, but in port she must appear in full dress.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferSuch an invitation, addressed either to an intimate friend or mere acquaintance, will signify full dress.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyThe Prince and Princess appeared in full dress in the king's box, which is in the centre of the house.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria Graham
The Opera—Here you should wear full dress, an opera cloak, and either a head-dress, or dressy bonnet of some thin material.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyAt an evening reception let the bride wear full dress, but not her wedding-dress.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley
British Dictionary definitions for full dress
a formal or ceremonial style of dress, such as white tie and tails for a man and a full-length evening dress for a woman
(as modifier): full-dress uniform
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