Definition of

Suit

Coat and tie

A suit can be a garment made from the same fabric.

The suit is the clothing of an individual . Depending on the context, it can refer to different specific dresses.

The concept came to our language from the Latin tragere. This word, in turn, derives from trahĕre.

Types of suit

The particular clothing used by workers in a certain sector or a company is called a suit. For example: "I'm going to get my painter's suit and I'm leaving for the work," "According to investigators, the suspect was wearing a firefighter's suit," "Remember to put on your suit before entering the factory."

A costume is also a traditional outfit of a region : "The members of the Polish club danced in their traditional costumes" , "This type of hat is part of the traditional costumes of the European nation" , "Tyrolean costumes are very attractive" .

Dress

A one-piece feminine dress may be called a suit.

Garment made from the same fabric

Suit, on the other hand, is clothing that is made from the same fabric . In the case of men's clothing, the suit consists of pants and a jacket or jacket .

It is common for men to wear a suit when they need to dress formally or elegantly : at a business meeting, in an office, at a wedding, etc.: "I have to go get the suit from the dry cleaners since he is getting married tomorrow." my sister" , "Casino rules indicate that only men who wear suits and shoes can enter."

In women's clothing, a dress that has a single piece is called a suit: "I'm going to buy a tight suit for the party tonight," "This morning, at the office, I dirty my white suit with coffee."

groom suit

Regarding the groom's suit, the protocol establishes that this clothing must meet a series of requirements:

  • It must be comfortable, since you will spend many hours with it.
  • It should match that of the bride in terms of style.
  • It can be a tuxedo if the wedding is to be held at night, but it should never be the option for one that is officiated during the day.
  • The morning suit is a very elegant option that can be used as a groom's suit for daytime weddings.
  • The suit as such is a perfect outfit for any type of wedding and has the advantage that it allows the groom to later wear it after his wedding, combining it with another shirt or tie .

Other uses of the term

In addition to all the above, we cannot forget that there is the flamenco dress , which is a traditional and typical costume of Andalusia . It is used to dress appropriately at fairs and pilgrimages and stands out for its color as well as because it allows the woman's silhouette to stand out.

These types of dresses, equipped with ruffles and various prints, have acquired so much importance that there are even specific fashion events such as the Flamenco Fashion Show , which is held annually in Seville .

In the field of children's literature , finally, there is the story titled "The Emperor's New Clothes" , published in 1837 by Hans Christian Andersen .