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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Out to Brunch A mid-day event that requires slightly dressier attire can sometimes stump me, but wearing this jacket, shorts, and heeled sandals has proven to be an ideal combination for comfort and style.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Finding a sandal that looks dressy, but is comfortable enough to walk miles in is a challenge.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Each shoe is made with a leather upper and gold toe ring, giving the sandals a sleek look that pairs well with dressy and casual outfits.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Finding a sandal that looks dressy, but is comfortable enough to walk miles in is a challenge.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Each shoe is made with a leather upper and gold toe ring, giving the sandals a sleek look that pairs well with dressy and casual outfits.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dressy
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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