occasionwear

American

[uh-kay-zhuhn-wair] / əˈkeɪ ʒənˌwɛər /

noun

clothing for wearing at special events, often more formal than everyday clothing.

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occasionwear

As well as antique treasures, Nishimura does a brisk trade in kimono sold at Bond Street prices as occasionwear to affluent Japanese women.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 1, 2020

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