Synonyms of dressy

dressy

adjective

ˈdre-sē 

as in dress

relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners

shopping for a dressy handbag for a New Year's Eve party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dress
• formal
• stylish
• fashionable
• chic
• costume
• tailored
• fitted
• dapper
• evening
• smart
• in
• black-tie
• costumey
• white-tie
• modish
• natty
• semiformal
• snappy
• sharp
• custom-made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• casual
• informal
• sporty
• street
• unfashionable
• outmoded
• dowdy
• sportif
• slovenly
• sloppy
• untidy
• unkempt
• grungy
• rumpled
• messy
• wrinkled
• disheveled
• frowsy
• unstylish
• mussy
• styleless
• sloven

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dressy

There are plenty of vacation moments that call for something dressier than sandals but far more comfortable than heels, and these raffia flats fit the bill perfectly. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Flat, strappy pairs work best for dressy occasions like dinners and celebrations. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2026

This full-leather Michael Kors bag can be worn both casually with your T-shirt and jeans or as your dressy accessory to an evening dinner. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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