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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The open embroidery is sure to feel airy and light in the heat, and the puff sleeves add a charming touch that also feels a bit dressy.
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Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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The linen material creates a flowy silhouette that’s easy to style down for casual wear, while the pleated details pair nicely with a blouse, blazer, or matching linen top for a dressier look.
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Wear it with a plain tank or babydoll tee to dress it down, or style it with a white peplum top and white or yellow heels to complete a dressier look.
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Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Inspired to find a cute, dressy sandal to travel with this summer?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
The linen material creates a flowy silhouette that’s easy to style down for casual wear, while the pleated details pair nicely with a blouse, blazer, or matching linen top for a dressier look.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Wear it with a plain tank or babydoll tee to dress it down, or style it with a white peplum top and white or yellow heels to complete a dressier look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 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 8 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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