The phrase "a formal appearance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing someone's attire or demeanor that is appropriate for formal occasions or events.
Example: "For the gala, everyone is expected to make a formal appearance in evening wear."
Alternatives: "an official look" or "a polished presentation".
Mr. Clinton did not bristle at today's question, despite the setting -- a formal appearance in the Blue House, the South Korean President's office and residence.
The White House has cast its objections to allowing Ms. Rice to make a formal appearance before the commission as a matter of upholding the principle of separation of powers between Congress, which created the commission, and the executive branch.
Anand Rakish, 32, publisher of Raredaily.com, a men's lifestyle site, has three a basic watch for everyday wear, a Tag Heuer for sportier occasions and a Patek Phillipe when he needs to present a formal appearance.
A clean-cut, somewhat formal appearance sends a strong message that you are willing to make the extra effort to stand out from your competition.
Or, you can be more precise and select plates only with the same pattern, to give a more uniform and formal appearance to the border.
His only formal appearance in a UCLA uniform came during an exhibition game against Cal State Los Angeles in which he scored 11 points in 16 minutes off the bench.
Since relocating to California in 2012, Bell has gone on to spread the word in an entirely different manner: his first formal appearance wasn't at a church at all, but at the Viper Room.
President Bush will not make a formal public appearance to announce the decision, officials said, though he may answer questions from reporters about it during the day.
Mr. Shoemaker said his show, like all of its competitors in late-night television, had been trying to secure Mrs. Obama for a formal guest appearance since her husband was re-elected.
Crown Prince Mohammed's formal appearance on Wednesday also signaled a downgrade.
No changes to Tony's formal appearance, singing style, musical accompaniment (The Ralph Sharon Trio or an orchestra), or song choice (generally the Great American Songbook) were necessary or desirable.
