出(い)で立(た)ち

いでたち
noun
attire, outfit
1. attire, outfit, getup, dress, appearance
Refers to one's clothing and overall appearance, often emphasizing the style or impression created.
派手(はで)な出(い)で立(た)ちだ。
That's a flashy outfit.
彼(かれ)は登山者(とざんしゃ)のような出(い)で立(た)ちだった。
He was dressed like a mountain climber.
その出(い)で立(た)ちでパーティーに行(い)くの？
Are you going to the party in that getup?

出(い)で立(た)ち refers to someone's overall appearance and clothing, often emphasizing how they look or the impression their outfit creates. It has a slightly literary or formal tone compared to 服装(ふくそう) or 格好(かっこう).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 派手(はで)な出(い)で立(た)ち: flashy outfit
  • 地味(じみ)な出(い)で立(た)ち: plain/modest outfit
  • 〜のような出(い)で立(た)ち: dressed like ~
  • その出(い)で立(た)ちで: in that getup

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 服装(ふくそう): clothing/attire (neutral, focuses on what is worn)
  • 格好(かっこう): appearance/outfit (casual, common in speech)
  • 身(み)なり: personal appearance, grooming (broader than just clothes)

REGISTER:
More literary and descriptive than everyday words like 格好(かっこう). Often used in narrative writing or when commenting on someone's distinctive appearance.

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Added 2026.2.5 23:29 · Revised 2026.3.25 11:55
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