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tenues

Tenues, the plural of tenue in French, refers to outfits or ensembles of clothing selected for a particular purpose or occasion. The term covers all components of an outfit, including garments, accessories, footwear, and grooming choices that complete a look. In English-language discussions of fashion, tenues may appear when describing French fashion vocabulary or dress codes.

Common classifications include tenues de ville (everyday urban wear), tenues de soirée (evening wear), tenues professionnelles

Dress codes influence tenues in social and professional settings. Guidelines range from casual and smart casual

In fashion and media, tenue planning is part of wardrobe management and costume design. The concept highlights

or
tenues
de
travail
(work
attire),
and
tenues
militaires
or
tenues
de
sport
(uniforms
and
sportswear).
The
term
is
used
broadly
to
describe
both
informal
ensembles
and
formal
attire
like
costumes
for
events.
to
business
formal
and
black-tie,
sometimes
known
as
white
tie.
Cultural
norms,
climate,
and
personal
style
affect
choices
within
these
categories.
clothing
as
a
form
of
communication,
signaling
status,
role,
or
mood,
and
it
plays
a
central
role
in
retail,
styling,
and
the
portrayal
of
characters
in
film
and
theater.