Costume de rigueur
The term "costume de rigueur"[p] (from French language) refers to a strict dresscode for the attire worn at a special event or in a particular venue. It is commonly used in invitations to a bal masque for the Mardi Gras in Mobile (Alabama)[1][2] or New Orleans Mardi Gras (Louisiana) in the U.S. However, the term is also used to describe any rigorous style of attire as worn. As a phrase adapted from French, the term "costume de rigueur" is not italicized in typical usage, although still used in French language.
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For Mardi Gras balls [edit]
For over 100 years, at a formal bal masque during Mardi Gras celebrations in the U.S., the stipulation of "costume de rigueur" means that men are required[1] to wear white tie and tails (with white bow tie), or women should wear a full-length evening gown.[2]
Related terms [edit]
The phrase "de rigueur" refers to a rigorous style or manner. Some related terms are:
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- "de facto" - meaning in the manner used in actual fact
- "de jure" - meaning in the manner officially decided or adjudicated.
All terms have been used for over 100 years.
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[p] - The term "costume de rigueur" is typically pronounced as "Cos-toom Day Rig-ger" rather than
in the formal French style.
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