underdresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of underdress
as in dresses down

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  1. dresses down
  2. outfits
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  • Scarlett Johansson dresses down in a New York Giants sweatshirt on set for The Exorcist in New York City on March 30.
    — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Around the same time, Oscar de la Renta sent floor-skimming shirt dresses down the runway, while Stephen Burrows gave sequins a sporty edge in wrap-styles blouses and dresses – perfect for transitioning from work to cocktail parties in the era.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
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  • Vibrant hues are a major part of this year’s forecasted fall trends, especially outfits with an ’80s color palette.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
  • For the 2026-27 WSL season, Nike outfits five clubs, including Kang’s side with official on-pitch team kits.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Underdresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdresses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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