dressman
8.6
A man who advises people about what clothes to wear
- noun
- /ˈdrɛsˌmæn/
:
estilista
- The dressman helped his client choose the perfect outfit for the wedding.
Examples
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She consulted with a dressman to improve her personal style before the big event.
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After getting advice from the dressman, I felt more confident about my fashion choices.
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The Dressman's Line: Talking About Change
Academic text (2006)
Synonyms
stylist
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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
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3.9
A person who advises others about clothes and personal style
is specifically a man advising clients as a personal wardrobe consultant
fashionmonger
vsdressman
1
9.9
A person who advises others on new clothes and styles
works directly with clients to plan wardrobes not mainly trend promotion
styler
vsdressman
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5.0
A person who creates fashionable looks for hair or clothing
advises clients about clothing choices rather than creating new styles
How Professional
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.