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
Definition of dresses down
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  • Not to mention, the design choice lends outfits an ease that reads as strong, collected, and together in an Olivia Wilde- and Katie Holmes-type way.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 12 July 2026
  • Start with this polished shoulder bag that pairs effortlessly with everything from Sunday brunch outfits to wedding guest looks and date nights.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of outfits
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“Underdresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdresses. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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