resortwear

English

Etymology

From resort +‎ -wear.

Noun

resortwear (uncountable)

  1. Clothing for a resort.
    • 2016 January 29, Noah Johnson, “The Complete Guide to New York Men’s Fashion Week”, in The New York Times[1], New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 30 January 2016:
      In the fashion world, resortwear gets its own season. For Palmiers du Mal and its designer, Shane Fonner, it’s every season. Look for a lovely line of luxurious knits and casual wear.
    • 2017 May 19, Bridie Jabour, “Six things you will be wearing from Australian fashion week's runways”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian[2], London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 19 May 2017:
      The resortwear collections were full of flats, ruffles, colour, buttoned shirts and curls, and are easy wardrobe updates. Bumbags, we aren’t so sure of.
    • 2021 July 16, Adam Tschorn, “Our fashion critic reviews ‘Making the Cut’s’ winning looks: ‘rug-dress redemption’”, in Los Angeles Times[3], Los Angeles, Calif.: Los Angeles Times Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 16 July 2021:
      But the piece that popped with personality — the kimono-meets-pool-robe ($64.90) — is beachy keen resortwear with an L.A.-inspired twist and well worth shelling out a few clams.

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