Darwin rig
noun [mass noun] Australian
Semi-formal dress for a man consisting of a white shirt, long trousers (or shorts with long white socks), and no jacket: Darwin rig is de rigueur for the bar...
- He decreed 'coats off' at Government House functions, and Darwin rig was to be official wear in future.
- The usual uproar arose over what exactly constituted Darwin rig.
- Mr Nott will perhaps be best remembered for his insistence on the Darwin rig for formal affairs here.
Origin
1950s: named after the city of Darwin, where the standard business suit was adapted for the tropical climate.
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