work attire

[/wɜːrk əˈtaɪər/]
nounpl: work attires
roupa de trabalho
1. clothing worn in a professional or occupational setting
The company's work attire policy requires business casual dress.
A política de roupa de trabalho da empresa exige vestuário casual de negócios.
2. garments specifically designed or chosen for workplace environments
Her work attire consisted of tailored blazers and professional trousers.
Sua roupa de trabalho consistia em blazers ajustados e calças profissionais.
3. the standard or expected dress code for a particular job or industry
Formal work attire is mandatory in the law firm.
A roupa de trabalho formal é obrigatória no escritório de advocacia.
In Brazil, work attire varies significantly by industry and company size. Large multinational corporations in São Paulo typically enforce formal business dress, while startups and creative industries in Rio de Janeiro often embrace casual wear. Portugal follows similar corporate dress norms to other European countries. In the USA, the concept of 'business casual' has become increasingly popular post-2000s, representing a middle ground between formal and casual workplace dress.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work clothesprofessional attirebusiness wearoccupational dressworkplace clothing
Antonyms / Antônimos
casual wearloungewearleisure wearsportswear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupa de trabalho
most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
traje de trabalho
more formal alternative used in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
roupa de trabalho
standard usage, sometimes 'uniforme' for specific professions
Portugal
roupa de trabalho
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; 'fardamento' used for uniformed professions

Related Words

dress codeuniformbusiness suitprofessional appearanceworkplace fashion

Related Idioms & Phrases

dress for success
business casual
dress the part
put on your work clothes
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