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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Try a chunky boot with a clutch or handbag for a dinner outing with your girls or an impromptu date that calls for dressy attire.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 July 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, 15 Aug. 2024
But there was one more dressy sports watch for Genta to design for a famous brand, this time Cartier.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2019
Style yours with a structured pair of pants to add an element of dressy juxtaposition.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 July 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 July 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, 15 Aug. 2024
But there was one more dressy sports watch for Genta to design for a famous brand, this time Cartier.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2019
Style yours with a structured pair of pants to add an element of dressy juxtaposition.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 July 2024
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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