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dressman

dressman

8.6
A man who advises people about what clothes to wear
  • noun
  • /ˈdrɛsˌmæn/
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  • The dressman helped his client choose the perfect outfit for the wedding.

Examples

  • She consulted with a dressman to improve her personal style before the big event.

  • After getting advice from the dressman, I felt more confident about my fashion choices.

  • The Dressman's Line: Talking About Change

    Academic text (2006)

Synonyms

stylist
vsdressman
25 4.1

A person who chooses clothes and accessories for other people

focuses on advising individual clients rather than production or shoot styling
fashion consultant
vsdressman
3 3.9

A person who advises others about clothes and personal style

is specifically a man advising clients as a personal wardrobe consultant
styler
vsdressman
1 5.0

A person who creates fashionable looks for hair or clothing

advises clients about clothing choices rather than creating new styles
fashionmonger
vsdressman
9.9

A person who advises others on new clothes and styles

works directly with clients to plan wardrobes not mainly trend promotion

How Professional

dressman
8.6
stylist
25 4.1
shop assistant
  • UK
1 1.2

Surface Forms

dressman singular
dressmen plural

Morphology

dressman = dress + man (transparent) = dress + man

The compound is a straightforward combination of 'dress' + 'man' denoting a man associated with dresses/clothing.

Etymology

Dressman comes from dress ('clothes' or 'to arrange') and man, so it means a man who arranges and chooses clothes for someone, like a personal stylist.