noun
white clothes; undyed clothes
Refers to clothing made from undyed, natural fabric, often white or off-white. Can be used in historical or traditional contexts.
昔の人は素服を普段着として着ていた。
People in the past wore undyed clothes as everyday wear.
noun
Specifically white or undyed clothing worn during mourning periods in traditional Japanese customs.
葬儀では素服を着用する習慣があった。
There was a custom of wearing mourning dress at funerals.