dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
3
: requiring or characterized by fancy or formal dress
a dressy affair
dressiness
noun
Examples of dressy in a Sentence
Those shoes are so dressy, I rarely wear them.
She wore an outfit that was much too dressy for the occasion.
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Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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And prepare for the fall with a new pair of wide-leg jeans that will continue to be the silhouette of the season or a dressy denim jumpsuit in place of standard overalls.
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What’s funny is that dressy areas — dresses and men’s clothing — were very strong.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
For dressy occasions like holiday parties or date nights, consider picking up the Sebowel Satin Maxi Skirt, which has a side tie and a drapey design that flares out slightly at the bottom.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
And prepare for the fall with a new pair of wide-leg jeans that will continue to be the silhouette of the season or a dressy denim jumpsuit in place of standard overalls.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2024
What’s funny is that dressy areas — dresses and men’s clothing — were very strong.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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