礼服

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 礼服(れいふく) is formal attire worn for ceremonies or formal occasions.
• Basic usage: It appears when dressing for an event or checking the fit of clothes kept in storage.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Ceremonial attire and suits
  • 礼服 focuses on formality appropriate to a ceremony, while スーツ identifies a type of outfit made up of a jacket and trousers or a skirt.
  • スーツ also includes everyday work suits, so its scope does not always coincide with ceremonial attire.