ordinary clothing

[/ˈɔːrdəneri ˈkloʊðɪŋ/]
noun phrase
roupa comum
1. everyday clothes that are not formal, special, or fancy; casual attire worn for regular daily activities
She wore ordinary clothing to the grocery store rather than her work outfit.
Ela usava roupa comum para ir ao supermercado em vez de seu uniforme de trabalho.
2. standard, unremarkable apparel without distinctive features or special occasion significance
The actor dressed in ordinary clothing to avoid being recognized in public.
O ator se vestiu com roupa comum para evitar ser reconhecido em público.
In Brazil, the concept of 'roupa comum' reflects the casual dress culture prevalent in daily life, especially in warmer climates where informal dress is normalized. Americans often distinguish between 'casual Friday' workplace dress and truly ordinary clothing. The term reflects cultural attitudes toward formality and social contexts.
NYC Slang
regular threads; everyday fit
Synonyms / Sinônimos
casual clothingeveryday clothesregular attiresimple clothingplain clothes
Antonyms / Antônimos
formal wearevening dressspecial occasion clothingdesigner clothingformal attire

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupa comum
most standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roupa básica
common alternative emphasizing simplicity
São Paulo
roupa do dia a dia
emphasizes daily use; more descriptive
Portugal
roupa ordinária
direct translation, less commonly used than Brazilian variants

Related Words

casual weareveryday fashionstreet stylecomfortable clothingunderdressed

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed down
casual Friday
nothing fancy
plain Jane
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