appearance; dress; one's look
Refers to a person's outward appearance, especially clothing and overall style. Often used in set phrases like なりふり構わず (without caring about one's appearance).
He always pays attention to his appearance.
I worked without caring how I looked.
Kana spelling is standard; the kanji form 形振り is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
Kanji form is seldom used; learners should prefer the kana spelling.
Compound of なり (shape, form) and ふり (appearance, manner). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since at least the Edo period to refer to one's outward appearance and attire.