Dressy
adjective
Elegant or stylish in appearance, often more than necessary for a particular occasion.
She wore a dressy outfit at the casual beach party.
Often appears as...
- dressy outfit
- dressy event
adjective
Clothes made for serious or special occasions.
He needed a dressy suit for his job interview.
Often appears as...
- dressy suit
- dressy attire
adjective
Elegant or stylish in appearance, often more than necessary for a particular occasion.
She wore a dressy outfit at the casual beach party.
Often appears as...
- dressy outfit
- dressy event
adjective
Clothes made for serious or special occasions.
He needed a dressy suit for his job interview.
Often appears as...
- dressy suit
- dressy attire
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Pro Tip 1/3Overdressed Risk
Using 'dressy' can imply you're wearing something too fancy for an occasion, potentially making you stand out.
He realized his dressy attire was too much for a simple dinner out.
Pro Tip 2/3Style Excess
'Dressy' often suggests effort put into appearance, possibly hinting at vanity when misused.
Her dressy look seemed to seek attention at the casual gathering.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Contrast
'Dressy' can create a strong visual contrast when used in casually-dressed settings.
His dressy shirt was in stark contrast to the sea of t-shirts around him.
Compare with
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Video examples
Erika Larsen: The...
And, these are not my son's shoes. But these are reindeer shoes. But these have... this has the hair on it, so these will be shoes that are used in the winter. These are for female and these would be for fancy, very dressy occasion, it would be used with the Gahkti.
Video examples
Erika Larsen: The...
And, these are not my son's shoes. But these are reindeer shoes. But these have... this has the hair on it, so these will be shoes that are used in the winter. These are for female and these would be for fancy, very dressy occasion, it would be used with the Gahkti.
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Quote examples
Susanna Reid
My work means that a dressy outfit and full face of make-up is everyday wear, even in lockdown. But it's such a relief to take it all off after the show and know there's no prospect of having to find a second wind at the other end of the day, putting the armour back on again.
Quote examples
Lily Collins
English Actress
Every movie that I'm in is very different in terms of aesthetic and costume. I mean, from 'Mirror, Mirror' to 'Mortal Instruments,' I went from dressy dresses to leather and heels and tight, sexy, chic outfits.
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Vinny Guadagnino
American Entertainer
I like to be dressy casual. I wear jeans and nice sneakers. I wear nice clothes, but not super dressed up. I don't wear too much jewelry. I keep it simple and maybe wear just a little chain.
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Phoebe Dynevor
English Actress
In real life my mum was always a dungaree wearer, which probably rubbed off on me a lot. Work for her was the dressy time, not home, and I always thought that was kind of cool.
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Tinsley Mortimer
American Celebrity
Southamptoners think they are being beachy, but they are far more dressy than Newport. Stylish wedge shoes and sandals for ladies - silk caftans or long casual pants.
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Greta Gerwig
American Actress
I feel like a good pair of diamond studs goes a long way. They make everything look dressy, and you just seem more put together.
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Amanda Seyfried
American Actress
I have jeans with holes in them and I have nice jeans. I have casual and I have dressy jeans. I've got all kinds.
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Courtney Act
Australian Entertainer
I don't get too dressy as a boy that often.
Quote examples
Susanna Reid
My work means that a dressy outfit and full face of make-up is everyday wear, even in lockdown. But it's such a relief to take it all off after the show and know there's no prospect of having to find a second wind at the other end of the day, putting the armour back on again.
Quote examples
Lily Collins
English Actress
Every movie that I'm in is very different in terms of aesthetic and costume. I mean, from 'Mirror, Mirror' to 'Mortal Instruments,' I went from dressy dresses to leather and heels and tight, sexy, chic outfits.
Quote examples
Vinny Guadagnino
American Entertainer
I like to be dressy casual. I wear jeans and nice sneakers. I wear nice clothes, but not super dressed up. I don't wear too much jewelry. I keep it simple and maybe wear just a little chain.
Quote examples
Phoebe Dynevor
English Actress
In real life my mum was always a dungaree wearer, which probably rubbed off on me a lot. Work for her was the dressy time, not home, and I always thought that was kind of cool.
Quote examples
Tinsley Mortimer
American Celebrity
Southamptoners think they are being beachy, but they are far more dressy than Newport. Stylish wedge shoes and sandals for ladies - silk caftans or long casual pants.
Quote examples
Greta Gerwig
American Actress
I feel like a good pair of diamond studs goes a long way. They make everything look dressy, and you just seem more put together.
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Amanda Seyfried
American Actress
I have jeans with holes in them and I have nice jeans. I have casual and I have dressy jeans. I've got all kinds.
Quote examples
Courtney Act
Australian Entertainer
I don't get too dressy as a boy that often.
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