attire

attire (someone or oneself) in (something)

To clothe in something. I attired myself in a beautiful gown for the gala. She attires her newborn in the cutest clothes.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

attire someone in something

to dress someone in something. The mother attired her children in new, clean clothes. She attired herself in her finest garments.
See also: attire
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • attire (someone or oneself) in (something)
  • attire in
  • clothe
  • clothe (someone/oneself) in (something)
  • clothe in
  • a lulu
  • darb
  • have (something) made
  • have it made
  • have made
References in periodicals archive
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* appropriate attire, including the helmet policy for staff
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New Delhi [India], Nov 1 ( ANI ): The Bar Council of Delhi has issued a legal notice to Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, Everest Masala, YouTube, and a media house for using a lawyer's attire in an advertisement.
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Minister to meet Terengganu exco over Shariah-compliant rule for women athletes' attire
If an officer comes in bad attire, people will automatically assume the officer is incompetent," Mohan said.
WB: Dissatisfied over bad attire, Fire Services DG says officers need to reflect competence
The excellence of Ermenegildo Zegna Su Misura starts with the wool itself: wool that is first transformed into precious fabrics and then into expertly crafted made-to-measure attire ranging from formal wear to casual looks and niche leatherwear.
Ermenegildo Zegna to launch Su Misura Autumn/Winter 2019 collection
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The Tradition Lives On
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was at it again, sparking reactions during Madaraka Day celebrations on Saturday over his attire.
[PHOTOS] Sonko defends wearing Inspectorate attire during Madaraka Day fete