workwear

British

/ ˈwɜːkˌwɛə /

noun

clothes, such as overalls, as worn for work in a factory, shop, etc; working clothes

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The enthusiasm also reflects a loss of interest in "workwear" or "quiet luxury", trends that have dominated menswear for years with their simple and often monochrome fabrics.

From Barron's

New competitors began to siphon off market share, and fashion trends underwent a gradual shift to favor denim and workwear.

From Barron's

But I do like clothes that are bright and blocky, and LF Markey does great workwear, which you can get online as well as at their east London store.

From The Wall Street Journal

Seemingly inspired by Japanese workwear, Hurtado wore these oversize, functional looks for around 80 years.

From Los Angeles Times

"I think that we should be treating school uniform more like workwear. It doesn't matter if it's got a hole or a bit of paint on it, you know, that's kind of what it's for."

From BBC

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