How to Use attire in a Sentence

attire

1 of 2 verb
  • Good makes the go-to attire for dads and campers across the country.
    — Jamie Ueda, USA TODAY, 22 June 2020
  • Today he’s attired in a gray hoodie over a white T-shirt.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • Some were attired for the office, in suits or sensible dresses.
    — Michelle Cottle, The Atlantic, 9 June 2017
  • They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Large swaths of Sunday’s crowd were attired in powder… orange.
    — Sam Farmer, sandiegouniontribune.com, 22 Oct. 2017
  • Everybody needs to come attired in some neck wear, too, like a tie, or an ascot, or a scarf, or whatever.
    — Will Higgins, Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2017
  • They were fashionably attired in baggy sweaters and jackets, ripped jeans, and chunky boots and sneakers.
    — Seth Harp, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020
  • Samantha and Danielle Bath were attired in full turkey costumes.
    — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • The rest of the ensemble was also airily attired in shorts, tank tops and summer shirts.
    — Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 23 May 2018
  • Her sisters, who were similarly attired, weren't allowed to board at all.
    — Jennifer Wright, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Mar. 2017
  • The trio are decked out in Kansas City Chiefs attire in support of the star tight end's team.
    — Sarah Jones, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Others were attired in grass skirts, denim overalls and plaid shirts, a wig, rollers and bathrobe, a tie, a fedora and more.
    — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, 23 Oct. 2017
  • Everybody needs to come attired in some neckwear, too, like a tie, or an ascot, or a scarf or whatever.
    — Will Higgins, Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2018
  • The spry 89-year-old is otherwise sharply attired, from her neat trouser suit to the amber beads around her neck.
    — Danielle Demetriou, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Attendees, attired in highlighter yellow shirts, baseball caps and masks, laughed.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 May 2020
  • Gravity and time have had an impact, but he is nattily attired in a sweater and slacks — and energized.
    — Dirk Sutro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2023
  • The affable team owner, often attired in casual clothes and a ballcap, is one of their own.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Fans frantically reached for their pockets to grab their phones and snap pictures of Ortiz, attired in black from head to toe.
    — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Suitably attired, new recruits are sent for training in the processes that will apply out on the factory floor.
    — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 23 May 2019
  • Wichita had a few dozen fans behind the Shockers bench, with the group attired in the school's yellow-and-black colors.
    — Tom Groeschen, Cincinnati.com, 18 Feb. 2018
  • In tough-guy plays, movies and TV shows, nattily attired men often turn out to be violent sociopaths.
    — Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Save on swimsuits, beach towels, water shoes, and attire through Monday, May 29.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 26 May 2023
  • Melissa loved fashion, clothing and shoes and always was impeccably attired.
    — sun-sentinel.com, 30 June 2019
  • The two military officers, crisply attired in blue dress uniforms, ascended the front porch of a single-family home.
    — Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • The troops are attired more Silicon Valley than Wall Street in jeans or slacks (nary a suit, tie or cufflink in sight).
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
  • Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The Museum's Victorian attired staff will be available to answer any questions.
    — courant.com, 27 Nov. 2019
  • The ball, held in the town hall auditorium on May 13, featured live performances, a silent auction, and couples attired in splendid eveningwear.
    — Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 23 May 2017

attire

2 of 2 noun
  • Proper attire is required at the restaurant.
  • Here’s a look at his ring walk attire.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Knowles is no stranger to this type of attire, though.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
  • By day, pool attire, shorts, and jeans abound.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • See Burleson's on-air attire above.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Wear your favorite tea-time attire.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Some of the men were wearing Knicks attire.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
  • Some of us like to don our sparkliest attire and dance the night away.
    — Jamie Harrow, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The two are dressed in formal attire and appear to be at a busy event.
    — Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
  • He was garbed in prison attire and did not speak during the brief hearing.
    — Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
  • He was garbed in prison attire and did not speak during the brief hearing.
    — Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The attire was denim jeans, and the menu featured hot dogs and cake pops.
    — Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
  • That's elite golf content in the attire of her choosing.
    — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • Guests are invited to dress in black-tie attire.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Johnson paired his suited attire with black patent leather shoes.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
  • On the fashion front, they were united; all six stars showed up in moody attire.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Wear gloves and white attire, as black and other dark tones are perceived as threats.
    — Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Meanwhile, he was focused on the food and attire.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • These top bags, charms, and attire selections will get you there in just a few clicks.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • This isn’t the first time Rachel has stopped fans in their tracks with her red-carpet attire.
    — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Cruise attire can be all over the place, so versatile clothing is key.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Shop these sets to take your everyday attire to the next level.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The images showed the pair at the altar in their wedding attire.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Biles opted for a head-to-toe glittering dress for her attire.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • One player was in shorts and the usual warmup attire; the other had on sweats.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The man was wearing Packers attire that looked like warmups the team would wear.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • When visiting the mosque, make sure you are dressed in modest attire.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2023
  • McVay said when queried about his planned sideline attire.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
  • This is the pastor’s golfing attire.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026

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