as in dress
relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
shopping for a dressy handbag for a New Year's Eve party
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Recent Examples of dressy
Consider the shoes Photo: Getty Images A dressy beach shoe is certainly a tricky sartorial challenge, given you will likely be walking on sandy terrain.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
This casual tee has a dressy vibe with a plunging V-neck and pretty lace trim.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
And, the skort is dressy enough to pair with a nice top for dinner.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
This pair feels more fashion compared to your typical bright summer whites, and makes for a dressy jean option for all year round.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
This casual tee has a dressy vibe with a plunging V-neck and pretty lace trim.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
And, the skort is dressy enough to pair with a nice top for dinner.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
This pair feels more fashion compared to your typical bright summer whites, and makes for a dressy jean option for all year round.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dressy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
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Grab a dress that’s perfect for both casual and formal occasions while prices start at just $13.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The formal wardrobe for the men’s and women’s football teams, as well as the men’s basketball team, includes ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories that will be worn during official representations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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In a community so focused on performance gear, there was a surprising lack of quality—and stylish—womenswear.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Designed to blend effortlessly with your favorite pieces, this stylish bag extension offers a fresh, customizable twist to elevate your everyday look.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The brand offers a wide range of fashionable options, featuring more than a dozen colors and print styles, some available at a discount.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Her pictures posed questions of consent and agency before those words were fashionable.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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