relaxed wear

[rɪˈlækst wɛr]
nounpl: relaxed wear (uncountable)
roupas confortáveis
1. casual, comfortable clothing designed for leisure activities and everyday wear, prioritizing comfort over formality
She changed into relaxed wear after work, putting on comfortable jeans and a loose shirt.
Ela trocou por roupas confortáveis depois do trabalho, colocando calças jeans confortáveis e uma blusa solta.
2. apparel that is typically loose-fitting and made from soft, breathable materials
The brand specializes in relaxed wear perfect for working from home.
A marca se especializa em roupas confortáveis perfeitas para trabalhar em casa.
Relaxed wear has gained significant popularity in Brazilian culture, especially post-pandemic, as remote work normalized casual dressing. In the USA, the term aligns with the broader athleisure trend. Brazilian culture embraces 'roupas confortáveis' as essential for the tropical climate and laid-back lifestyle, while maintaining style consciousness even in casual settings.
NYC Slang
fit for chilling or loungewear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
casual wearcomfortable clothingleisure wearloungewearathleisure
Antonyms / Antônimos
formal wearbusiness attireevening weardress clothes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupas confortáveis
most common term for comfortable casual wear
Rio de Janeiro
roupa tranquila
colloquial term emphasizing relaxed, laid-back style
São Paulo
roupas casuais
formal alternative, more commonly used in urban areas
Portugal
roupa informal
Portuguese preference for 'informal' over 'confortável'

Related Words

joggerhoodiet-shirtsweatpantslounge pantscomfortable footwear

Related Idioms & Phrases

dress down
go casual
wear your comfies
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