informal attire

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl əˈtaɪər]
noun phrase
roupa informal
1. Casual clothing that is not formal or dressy; everyday wear suitable for relaxed social occasions
The dinner invitation said informal attire, so I wore jeans and a nice shirt.
O convite para o jantar dizia roupa informal, então vesti calças jeans e uma camisa bonita.
2. Dress code specification indicating that formal wear is not required
The wedding reception specified informal attire for the evening celebration.
A recepção do casamento especificava roupa informal para a celebração à noite.
In Brazilian culture, 'roupa informal' is commonly used in invitation contexts (festas, jantares, eventos) to signal a relaxed atmosphere. Brazilians generally interpret this as permission to wear comfortable, casual clothing rather than suits or formal dresses. In the USA, informal attire dress codes are standard for many social gatherings and workplace casual Fridays, reflecting a more relaxed approach to clothing in everyday social interactions.
NYC Slang
casual fit / kicks and casual gear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
casual wearcasual attireeveryday clothesrelaxed dress
Antonyms / Antônimos
formal attireformal wearblack tiewhite tie

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupa informal
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roupa informal / roupa descontraída
Both terms used interchangeably in casual contexts
São Paulo
roupa informal / roupa casual
Corporate and professional environments often use 'casual' to describe relaxed dress codes
Portugal
roupa informal / vestuário informal
Portuguese speakers may use 'vestuário' in more formal contexts

Related Words

dress codebusiness casualsmart casualcasual clothing

Related Idioms & Phrases

dress down
keep it casual
no need to get fancy
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