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
The Teresa Trouser Jeans are a little dressy, a little casual, and a lot flattering, thanks to the brand’s signature Lift Tuck Technology that smooths out the front side.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Evening bags, wraps, dressy shoes, and costume jewelry can complete a look, and are something many recipients may not otherwise have access to.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
This look transitions seamlessly from daytime to a dressy evening.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Evening bags, wraps, dressy shoes, and costume jewelry can complete a look, and are something many recipients may not otherwise have access to.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
This look transitions seamlessly from daytime to a dressy evening.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dressy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
Adjective
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The service At the health clinic, in the restaurants, and throughout the property, the service is deferential and fastidious without being overwhelmingly formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Shot with cold control in black and white by cinematographer Kyle Deitz, Wiseman’s feature debut is a stylish thriller that launched at regional festivals in 2024; what must have seemed near-future about it then seems almost too present-day in 2026.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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