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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Their soft, silky fabric, combined with a cropped hem, adds chic elegance to any outfit, pairing well with any shoe and top, from dressy blouses and sandals for work to casual T-shirts and chunky sneakers for a quick coffee run.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Khaite is known for its best-selling boots and jeans, but Holstein tends to go experimental and dressy on the runway.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
They’re tailored with a wide-leg silhouette, giving them a slightly dressy vibe while still offering plenty of lift and curve support.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Over at a presentation at the Sam Edelman showroom, Libby Edelman, co-founder and senior vice president, walked FN through the key styles and trends on display, with a focus on pumps, dressy and cold-weather boots and ballet flats — as well as materials like lace and velvet.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Khaite is known for its best-selling boots and jeans, but Holstein tends to go experimental and dressy on the runway.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
They’re tailored with a wide-leg silhouette, giving them a slightly dressy vibe while still offering plenty of lift and curve support.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Over at a presentation at the Sam Edelman showroom, Libby Edelman, co-founder and senior vice president, walked FN through the key styles and trends on display, with a focus on pumps, dressy and cold-weather boots and ballet flats — as well as materials like lace and velvet.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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