Korean Dictionary
How to say "Outfit" in Korean
“Outfit” in Korean is 옷차림 (pronounced "Otcharim").
옷차림
Otcharim
Usage & Context
An outfit refers to the combination of clothing items worn together. Korean fashion is known for its creative coordination called korea or koodi.
Example Sentence
오늘 옷차림이 정말 세련됐어요.
Today's outfit is really stylish.
How to use 옷차림 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Outfit” is 옷차림, romanized as Otcharim.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 옷차림.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ot-cha-rim'. '옷' has an unreleased 't' blending into '차'. '차림' ends with a light Korean 'm'.
More Example Sentences
complimenting someone
오늘 옷차림이 엄청 세련됐어요.
Your outfit today is so chic.
job interview prep
면접 옷차림은 단정해야 해요.
Your outfit for the interview should be neat.
event prep
결혼식 옷차림이 걱정돼요.
I'm worried about my outfit for the wedding.
Cultural Context
옷차림 refers to someone's overall outfit/attire — how they're dressed as a whole. It has slightly formal nuances compared to trendy loanwords like 룩 (look) or 코디 (coordination). Young Koreans often use '핏' (fit) or OOTD (오오티디) on social media. Korean dress codes matter a lot — specific occasions call for specific 옷차림.
Editorial note
We review entries like 옷차림 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
옷차림이 멋있네요.
Your outfit looks great.
오늘 옷차림 어때요?
How does my outfit look today?
옷차림이 단정해요.
The outfit is neat and tidy.
Related Expressions
코디
kodi
outfit coordination
룩
ruk
look (fashion loanword)
핏
pit
fit (style slang)
복장
bokjang
attire (formal)
More Fashion & Style Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Outfit and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
