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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There are dressy details like a hook and tab with zipper fly closure, and comfy details like the hidden elastic at the back waist that keeps the fit non-restrictive.
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Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
This trend is interesting to consider against other trends, like Rolex dropping in price almost categorically, except for the skyrocketing prices of the rather dressy Rolex Day-Date 36.
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For a celebratory birthday outing with her love, Rihanna wore a dressy cocktail ensemble starring a daring black halter maxi dress.
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But the most versatile silhouette is the knee-high boot which can be effortlessly styled with everything from dressy fall dresses to jeans and midi skirts.
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Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
This trend is interesting to consider against other trends, like Rolex dropping in price almost categorically, except for the skyrocketing prices of the rather dressy Rolex Day-Date 36.
—David Flett, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
For a celebratory birthday outing with her love, Rihanna wore a dressy cocktail ensemble starring a daring black halter maxi dress.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
But the most versatile silhouette is the knee-high boot which can be effortlessly styled with everything from dressy fall dresses to jeans and midi skirts.
—Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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