dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
3
: requiring or characterized by fancy or formal dress
a dressy affair
dressiness
noun
Examples of dressy in a Sentence
Those shoes are so dressy, I rarely wear them.
She wore an outfit that was much too dressy for the occasion.
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Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Considering its chic and dressy look, this dress is another great choice for those looking to repurpose some wedding season looks into reception outfit changes.
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Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Take a look at some more breezy, dressy blouse options for summer below!
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 May 2024
Fuel up with a dressy dinner at one of Indy’s signature steak houses.
—Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
Considering its chic and dressy look, this dress is another great choice for those looking to repurpose some wedding season looks into reception outfit changes.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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