Mary Berry

I hope that I dress for my age. Because there's no need to be dowdy, is there? But I don't go with all the colours that everybody is wearing. I'm not very fond of lime green or orange, so I don't do that. I read all the fashion magazines, but most things are totally unsuitable for somebody of 79.

British Chef

Jane Green

The life of a bestselling novelist sounds like it ought to be spectacularly glamorous and fun, but in fact I spend most of my time incognito, and in fact were you to pass me in the street you would think I was just another dowdy suburban mom.

English Author

Ivanka Trump

While I tend to favor styles that are glamorous, old Hollywood by night and very sleek and tailored during the day, I'm mindful of the fact that I'm 27 years old and try not to make that feel dowdy or old.

American Businesswoman

Bebe Neuwirth

In New York I was always offered the hot, sexy roles. But in L.A. I was offered the plain, dowdy roles. It says a lot about the difference between the coasts.

American Actress

Catherine Gaskin

Woman novelists seem to have a reputation for being dowdy.

Irish Novelist

Tammy Faye Bakker

You don't have to be dowdy to be a Christian.

American Celebrity

Using 'dowdy' can imply a critical or negative judgment about someone's fashion sense.

Negative Connotation

'Dowdy' may vary in meaning based on personal tastes and cultural norms.

Often Subjective

'Dowdy' can be inappropriate if it shames someone for their appearance; use with caution.

Social Context

As a noun, 'dowdy' emphasizes a continuous state of being untidy or not well-dressed.

Focus on Appearance

'Dowdy' used as a noun can be offensive, so it's best avoided in polite conversation.

Sensitive Usage

What one culture views as 'dowdy', another might see as modest or appropriate.

Cultural Differences

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