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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.
style
'der Stil' and 'das Outfit' can both have to do with clothing and appearance. But 'Outfit' specifically means the clothes someone wears together, for example on a particular day or for a particular occasion. 'Stil' is more general and describes the typical way someone dresses or the way something is designed. An outfit can match a style or show a style. Learners may confuse the words because both are used when talking about fashion. A practical guide: the outfit is the specific combination; the style is the general direction.
Für die Hochzeit sucht Mehmet noch ein passendes Outfit.
Mehmet is still looking for a suitable outfit for the wedding.
Heute hat sie bei der Arbeit einen sehr eleganten Stil gezeigt.
Today at work, she showed a very elegant style.