Standing next to him was Empress Michiko, wearing a black kimono, the most formal attire for the Japanese people.

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The casual jacket and off-the-cuff remarks have now given way to formal attire and interviews, to project a more presidential image.

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In the afternoon, I dug a hat out the depths of my pack, by way of formal attire, and I set off for the wedding.

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He was also negotiating with another outfit about a permanent freelance position where he would have flexibility and could wear less formal attire.

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While some parties called for formal attire, most were just about having fun and coming as you are--after all, the typical techie work uniform in Silicon Valley is jeans and a T-shirt.

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In another first, the TV carried pictures of Kim strolling with officials, looking relaxed with his tunic undone, showing a white vest underneath - in contrast with the formal attire of his father in public appearances.

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Roman numerals signal watch is to be worn with formal or business attire.

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