civilian dress (noun)

1. Why did the soldier wear civilian dress to the party? Because he wanted to blend in and avoid talking about his military life.

2. In the novel, the protagonist often struggles with his identity and is torn between wearing civilian dress to conform to societal expectations or embracing his individuality.

3. The futuristic world depicted in the science fiction book has eliminated the concept of civilian dress, with everyone wearing unique, technologically advanced suits.

4. In the comic series, the superhero disguises himself in civilian dress during the day but dons his iconic costume to fight crime at night.