dress the part
idiom
: to dress the way that people in a particular role usually dress
If you want people at work to believe that you're a professional, you have to dress the part.
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In Scottsdale, people love to dress the part, and our friends and family absolutely did.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
While its protagonists look and feel and dress the part, the rest of Petzold’s vision of fascist Marseille is up-to-date: modern cars, modern appliances, modern weapons.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
With such a high-profile career, Aidala needs to dress the part.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
While its protagonists look and feel and dress the part, the rest of Petzold’s vision of fascist Marseille is up-to-date: modern cars, modern appliances, modern weapons.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
With such a high-profile career, Aidala needs to dress the part.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dress the part
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“Dress the part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dress%20the%20part. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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