How to Use dress down in a Sentence

dress down

verb

• For the pop-up, both the staff and the space are dressed down.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2019
• Embrace the new 'dressed down' era with any of these eleven spring style go-tos.
  — The Fashion Editors, Esquire, 17 Mar. 2015
• That's the thing about it — all the pieces can dress up, dress down, mix and match, layer or be worn as is.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
• Chelsea boots are great because they can be dressed up and dressed down.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
• Her singer beau dressed down in a navy tracksuit and a Yankee cap.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2018
• Later, Waterhouse, dressed down in a T-shirt and jeans, took to the stage.
  — Ian Malone, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2019
• For an option that can be dressed up, dressed down, or even worn to the gym, add this golf skirt to your cart.
  — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
• For more on the changes, including what happened the last time the Queen dressed down, head over to the Telegraph.
  — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 3 May 2017
• That's a blessing when you're dressed down on the weekend and your coat is the coolest part of your look anyway.
  — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 13 Feb. 2018
• On the record but outside the presence of the jury, Strickland dressed down his client.
  — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
• While her mom and dad dressed down in dark colors, Lea de Seine wore a white long sleeve shirt and pants.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Jan. 2018
• All the pieces can be dressed up or dressed down, worn day or night to work or play, and paired with high heels or slippers.
  — Jill K. Robinson, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2018
• These are loafers sleek enough for suits, but with enough character to dress down.
  — Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2022
• The lightweight turtleneck has a cozy, relaxed fit that’s easy to dress up or dress down.
  — Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2023
• Really well made and can be dressed up or dressed down.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
• These wide-leg pants drape nicely, and work for a dressed up or dressed down scenario.
  — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
• The model, who appeared to be in tears, wore a sheer, bright yellow dress down the runway.
  — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Feb. 2019
• Kardashian is dressed down in a sweatshirt, and Kanye wears a puffy vest.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2019
• Drinks by the Pool Obviously this will be your most dressed down look of the weekend.
  — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 12 Mar. 2018
• It can be dressed up with heels for a big night, it can be dressed down with flip flops for eating and lounging.
  — Dahvi Shira, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
• That pieces could be very easily dressed up or dressed down.
  — Isabel Greenberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2018
• For the reception, the NFL star dressed down, swapping his suit for a plain black polo shirt and a pair of gray jeans.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
• Maya, who has modeled for Calvin Klein and been a fixture on red carpets, is dressed down.
  — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Sep. 2023
• Even when she’s dressed down, the Princess of Wales tends to top a pair of jeans with a colorful blazer or classic knit pullover.
  — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2023
• Late-night comedy: The hosts returned to broadcast their shows from home, where most of them dressed down.
  — Chris Stanford, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
• Comfort is king here, and these yoga pants can be dressed up for class or dressed down for lounging at home.
  — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
• After four straight days of fully padded practices, the Ravens dressed down for a slightly less intense day in the heat.
  — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
• With their wedding right around the corner, the royal couple have a lot of planning to do, from Meghan's dress down to the exact date of the big day.
  — Chanel Vargas, Town & Country, 4 Dec. 2017
• This white satin skirt can be dressed up or dressed down depending on what the occasion calls for.
  — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
• And while the trend itself has a more sophisticated, uptown kind of vibe, it can be dressed down all the same.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 3 Dec 2024