get dressed

idiom

: to put on clothes
It's time to get out of bed and get dressed.

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Then during World War II in the 1940s bridal gowns were made with zippers on the side instead of the back because not as many men were around to help the women get dressed, Hilleary said. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 Their terraces or patios are set up with tables for enjoying the picnic breakfast that’s delivered each morning—because who wants to get dressed at 8am?—and with lounge chairs for self-evident use. Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 The Love Island Finalists Show Off Their Black-Tie Attire The final date of the season is a formal affair—all four of the couples get dressed to impress before heading out on their last dates and sharing their final reflections. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 The Germans had invaded France, Parisian fashion had shut down, and manufacturers and merchandisers were wondering: Could America get dressed by itself? Julia Turner, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for get dressed

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“Get dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20dressed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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