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, 1 May 2026
Go from day to night in this matching set by swapping your sneakers for dressy flats and adding a cropped jacket once the sun goes down.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Style yours with strappy stilettos, a coordinating bag, and an elegant updo to make the versatile piece feel appropriately dressy.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Dressy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressy. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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dressy
adjective
dressier; dressiest
1
: showy in dress
2
: suitable for formal occasions
dressy clothes
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