dressy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for dressy
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casual, informal, sportif, sporty
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My parents only wore dressy clothes — never jeans, T-shirts or gym shoes. — Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, "Column: I asked what book made you feel like you belong. Here are your beautiful answers," 22 Aug. 2019 They’re made in a variety of styles and materials, so keep it wedding-appropriate by going for ones with long, flowy pants and dressier materials (think silky, not structured). — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Here's What You Should—and Shouldn't—Ever Wear to a Wedding," 23 July 2019 Her luxurious basics — roomy tweed coats, breezy wide leg trousers, and dressy flats — marked a shift toward accessible luxury. — Channing Hargrove, refinery29.com, "As Couture Week Changes For The Better, A Look At The Prettiest Dresses So Far," 5 July 2019 Case in point: statement earrings that feel dressy by day and easy for night. — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Honeymoon Packing List," 25 Jan. 2019 Celebrity fans like Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber may have revived the piece within their off-duty outfits, but incorporating the floppy, casual style into dressier ensembles takes skill. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Rihanna Delivers a Couture Twist on the Bucket Hat," 3 Oct. 2018 While jeans have been a fixture of the runway, the elevation of denim into more formal looks furthers the blurring between casual and dressy afoot in fashion. — Ray A. Smith, WSJ, "Back to the ’80s? No, It’s Spring Fashion," 15 Sep. 2018 The Safiyaa pieces were fit for a modern royal and busy mom-to-be: dressy enough to suit any public event without sacrificing on comfort. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Meghan Markle Finds an Elegant Evening Option for Moms-to-Be," 19 Nov. 2018 Ruffles, ties, and a light blue hue make the two-piece feel dressy enough for any holiday plans. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "7 Fourth of July Outfits You'll Want to Wear All Summer Long," 15 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dressy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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