Refined and literary vocabulary for garments and appearance.
finery / adornment
ceremonial dress
formal attire
becoming / flattering (formal)
drapery / the way fabric falls
fabric / cloth
clad in
to adorn oneself with
an outfit (literary)
shimmering
At C2 this is about mastery of the edge cases and literary or formal uses. You should be able to explain the rule — and break it knowingly for effect.
Feeling shaky? Step back to Les Vetements at C1. Comfortable? Level up to Les Vetements at Native.
Elle était ___ d’une robe rouge. (clad) (soutenu)
vêtue
Une couleur très ___ . (becoming) (soutenu)
seyante
Se ___ de bijoux. (adorn oneself) (soutenu)
parer
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