daywear

American

[dey-wair] / ˈdeɪˌwɛər /

noun

clothing, makeup, etc., suitable for wear or use during the day.

adjective

suitable as or used for daywear.

daywear dresses.

Etymology

Origin of daywear

day + wear

Example Sentences

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In theory, houses are meant to present at least 25 looks combining daywear and eveningwear.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The man known for tailored daywear had quietly built a repertoire of exquisite evening clothes, many of them on loan from their famous owners for the Guggenheim exhibit.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

Chiuri softened structured jackets and drew on fabrics woven with metal thread to give a new, creased texture to classically-cut dresses -- pushing styles into a sporty direction, for daywear.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2023

Pandemic living has spurred Burch to combine daywear with activewear to reflect a fresh approach to fashion and a desire for less structure and more comfort, without sacrificing style.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2022

Donatella Versace’s collection of smart daywear included more of her sexy power tailoring, and featured an all-star model casting with Naomi Campbell, Edie Campbell, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, and Bella and Gigi Hadid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2016

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