noun
Refers to a person's overall appearance and clothing, often with a slightly literary or formal tone. Commonly used in descriptions of someone's style or presentation.
彼のいでたちはいつもきちんとしている。
His attire is always neat and proper.
その日の彼女のいでたちはとても華やかだった
Her outfit that day was very glamorous.
服装 is the standard, everyday word for clothing or attire. いでたち is more literary and emphasizes the overall impression of one's appearance.
身なり also means personal appearance or dress, but often implies neatness or social appropriateness. いでたち is broader and can describe any striking or characteristic look.
Derived from the classical verb 出づ (いづ, 'to go out') + 立ち (たち, 'standing, appearance'), originally meaning 'the appearance one presents when going out'. The exact historical development is uncertain.