menswear
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /mˈɛnsweə/
US
- /ˈmɛnzˌweɪr/
Description
- Clothes for men
- men's fashion
- men's clothing styles
Menswear is the general name for clothes and fashion made for men. It includes everyday basics like shirts, trousers, jeans, coats, and shoes, as well as more formal pieces such as suits and ties. You will often see the word in shops, online stores, magazines, and fashion news, where it can mean a product category, a store section, or a style market. In most cases, it simply refers to men's clothing as a group.
Menswear refers to clothing, accessories, and fashion collections made for men and boys. It is a broad category that covers casual clothes, business wear, formalwear, sportswear, outerwear, shoes, and items such as ties, belts, and hats. Depending on the context, the word can point to the clothes themselves, the men's section of a store, or the part of the fashion industry that focuses on this market.
You will often meet the word in practical settings. A shop may have a menswear department. A brand may launch a menswear line. A magazine may discuss menswear trends for a new season. In all of these cases, the idea is the same: clothing and style aimed at men.
The word is especially common in fashion and retail, but it is not limited to high-end style. It can describe anything from basic underwear and office clothes to designer suits and seasonal runway collections. Even though modern fashion can cross traditional categories, menswear still remains a clear and widely used label for clothing made for men.
Examples
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Store section
The store has a small menswear section upstairs.
- 2
Retail job
He works in menswear at a large department store.
- 3
Brand style
The brand is known for clean, simple menswear.
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Fashion show
The designer will show his new menswear collection in Milan next week.
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Style influence
She wore a menswear-inspired suit with wide trousers and a loose jacket.
Phrase
menswear-inspired
designed with details often used in men's clothing
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- menswear