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
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