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outfit
A combination of clothing items worn together, often for a specific occasion or to express a particular style.
Für die Hochzeit hat sie sich ein völlig neues Outfit gekauft.
She bought a completely new outfit for the wedding.
'Outfit' is an English loanword (Anglicism) that has become firmly established in German. It is used mainly in everyday and informal language in the context of fashion and clothing.
Dein Outfit für die Party sieht super aus!
Your outfit for the party looks great!
Common verbs used with 'Outfit' (outfit) are: 'ein Outfit zusammenstellen' (to put together an outfit), 'ein Outfit aussuchen' (to choose an outfit), 'ein Outfit tragen' (to wear an outfit), or 'ein Outfit anhaben' (to have an outfit on).
Sie hat lange überlegt, welches Outfit sie zur Konferenz anziehen soll.
She thought for a long time about which outfit she should wear to the conference.
'Outfit' (outfit) is often combined with adjectives that describe the style, for example 'ein sportliches Outfit' (a sporty outfit), 'ein elegantes Outfit' (an elegant outfit), 'ein lässiges Outfit' (a casual outfit), or 'das perfekte Outfit' (the perfect outfit).
Für die Wanderung ist ein sportliches Outfit am besten geeignet.
A sporty outfit is best suited for the hike.
ensemble
Both words can refer to a combination of clothing items worn together. In the fashion context, Ensemble sounds more elevated and emphasizes the harmonious combination, whereas Outfit is the more usual term. “Ensemble” is more likely in a fashion magazine, while “Outfit” is usually used in everyday conversation.
Für die Feier wählte sie ein elegantes Outfit aus Jacke, Rock und Schuhen.
She chose an elegant outfit consisting of a jacket, skirt, and shoes for the party.
Die Modezeitschrift beschreibt ihr elegantes Ensemble aus Jacke, Rock und Schuhen.
The fashion magazine describes her elegant ensemble of a jacket, skirt, and shoes.
