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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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Spanx shapewear Spanx is known for its comfortable feel and sleek finish, ideal for special occasions and dressy outfits.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
From Dakota Johnson and Jane Fonda to Brittany Snow and Anne Hathaway, each leading lady uniquely styled the timeless shoe, whether accompanied by a dressy look or a low-key ensemble.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
This polo sweater dress is a perfect way to translate the trend into something more dressy (literally), with its navy and white stripes and the cute, classic Johnny collar.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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