appropriate attire

collocation in English

meaningsofappropriateandattire

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appropriate
adjective
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/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/us
/əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
suitable or right for a particular situation ...
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attire
noun[U]
uk
/əˈtaɪər/us
/əˈtaɪr/
clothes, especially of a particular or ...
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(Definition ofappropriateandattirefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofappropriate attire

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For example, anxiety in my dreams is often associated with being lost (fear), with not havingappropriateattireor credentials (anxiety), with being chased, or threatened (fear).
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If sinking is imminent, life jackets and survival kits are theappropriateattire, also making movement and exertion more difficult than normal.
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Needless to say she was quick to adapt to theappropriateattireand customs which helped her in being welcomed throughout the community.
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The mascot is seen at promotional material and appears at every event, wearingappropriateattire.
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If needed,appropriateattire(a sarong) can be purchased there.
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Tuxedos wereappropriateattireat the theater, small dinner parties, entertaining in the home, and dining in a restaurant.
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Appropriateattiremust be worn at all times.
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They can typically dress in casual butappropriateattire, depending on the setting.
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In theappropriateattire, they roam the ancient world.
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Appropriateattire(a sarong basically) can be purchased if need be when you get there.
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They all opt for the gang theme, but are unable to find theappropriateattireat the local stores.
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In order to findappropriateattirefor the proposal, he steals a king's costume from a theater.
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Girls are required to wear non-revealing,appropriateattire.
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Byng made sure they would haveappropriateattirefor all their public appearances.
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