suit and tie

Definitions

Formal business apparel, consisting of a business suit worn with a dress shirt, tie, and formal shoes for men, conservative dress or pant suit with pumps for women.

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Examples

“Max, you don't work⟳ in an office, but you still have⟳ to make⟳ it on time to this construction site like⟳ a suit⟳ and tie kind of job.”

“The days of coaching Little League in a suit⟳ and tie are long gone, but Marvin is still always impeccably dressed, regardless of the activity — and the location.”

“Everybody was addressed by Mr. and Miss⟳ and always suit⟳ and tie.”

“Behind this are assumptions about the significance and meaning of two major archaeological fashion styles: suit-and-tie manager wear⟳ on the one hand and scruffy but practical field wear⟳ on the other.”

“He too was a young man in a suit⟳ and tie with a derby upon his head .”

“The clothing for us western businessmen is the classic suit⟳ and tie.”

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