apparel
[U] Uncountable
This term carries a commercial and formal tone, frequently appearing in retail catalogs, business reports, and legal documents. It views clothing as a category of merchandise rather than personal attire. You will rarely hear someone say they are putting on their apparel before leaving the house; instead, they would say they are getting dressed. It suggests a complete outfit or a specialized set of garments. While clothing is a general term, apparel often implies a curated collection or a professional industry standard, such as medical apparel or equestrian apparel, focusing on the functional utility of the garments.
Used to describe a collective mass of clothing or a retail category, such as saying the store sells high-end apparel.