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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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
These mesh flats from Sam Edelman are adorned with rhinestones and have a small heel, so they can be paired with dressier outfits for evenings in a new city.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
From Dakota Johnson and Jane Fonda to Brittany Snow and Anne Hathaway, each leading lady uniquely styled the timeless shoe, whether accompanied a dressy look or a low-key ensemble.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Dark indigo and black denim brought a dressy element to occasions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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