wear well
idiom
1
: to remain in good condition after being used
The floor wears well even in high traffic areas.
2
informal + humorous
: to look younger than one is
For 70, she's wearing well.
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Neutral tones tan and beige wear well with the dusty blue hue of the garments, and a pair of white or black sunglasses rounds out an outfit that’s perfect for a walk on the boardwalk or an afternoon in the park.
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 23 May 2025
Many shoppers also like that the tanks wear well beyond the gym, pairing nicely with their jeans and other casual wear.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
And while the price tag on a Fay jacket is squarely aimed at a luxury consumer, that same ethos—the through-line between the Maine firefighter and the Italian gent—is clear: buy once, wear well.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Their pajamas are soft, wear well, and feature playful designs that kids will love.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Nov. 2024
This chocolate brown version is one that will wear well year after year.
—By Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 27 June 2024
Both are perfect to kick off spring, but to also wear well into the summertime, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024
This striped turtleneck stands out as a stylish option to wear well into spring thanks to its lightweight mesh fabric that features a touch of spandex for comfort and flexibility.
—Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
That said, the 100% cotton pieces are soft, comfortable, and wear well.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 23 May 2025
Many shoppers also like that the tanks wear well beyond the gym, pairing nicely with their jeans and other casual wear.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
And while the price tag on a Fay jacket is squarely aimed at a luxury consumer, that same ethos—the through-line between the Maine firefighter and the Italian gent—is clear: buy once, wear well.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Their pajamas are soft, wear well, and feature playful designs that kids will love.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Nov. 2024
This chocolate brown version is one that will wear well year after year.
—By Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 27 June 2024
Both are perfect to kick off spring, but to also wear well into the summertime, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024
This striped turtleneck stands out as a stylish option to wear well into spring thanks to its lightweight mesh fabric that features a touch of spandex for comfort and flexibility.
—Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
That said, the 100% cotton pieces are soft, comfortable, and wear well.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
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“Wear well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20well. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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