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Recent Examples of dressy This casual tee gets a dressy vibe, thanks to said puff sleeves, and the slim fit can be worn tucked into wide-leg jeans or untucked over a midi skirt. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Striking that right balance between dressy and dressed down is certainly an art—but luckily there’s a handful of celebrities who’ve recently nailed the look. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 New stilettos fitting with the feminine silhouettes and dressy looks. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025 All the new high heels and lady-esque bags supported the dressy trend. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dressy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressy
Adjective
  • All three ensembles diverged from the Vatican's traditional dress code, which prescribes a formal black suit, black tie, and a black lapel pin for male attendees at papal funerals.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • However, according to King Law Group, formal approval can only be granted through a physical notice mailed to the petitioner’s address.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Shop more lightweight cardigans inspired by Reese Witherspoon’s stylish top at Amazon below.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Walking on stage for the NFL Draft wasn’t just about putting on a new hat, sporting a stylish suit and being greeted by commissioner Roger Goodell.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Hands in the dirt or not, one thing is always guaranteed — Martha Stewart is going to be looking fashionable.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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