How to Use dressy in a Sentence

dressy

adjective
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  • She wore an outfit that was much too dressy for the occasion.
  • Take a look at some more breezy, dressy blouse options for summer below!
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 May 2024
  • Ditch the long pants in favor of a dressy pair of shorts.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Thank the subtle front pleats, which gives them a dressy touch.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Next is a wide, dressy living room with a glass wall at the far side.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2019
  • Below, more stars who have nailed the dressy puffer coat.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2021
  • The low heels of the pumps made this look dressy, but not too outrageous with the side-slit.
    — Julia Gall, Marie Claire, 21 Oct. 2020
  • The hard part is, finding a pair that still feels dressy enough for a ball gown type of evening.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023
  • These sinks are likely to have dressier kitchen faucets, too.
    — Jamie Gold, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 Aug. 2017
  • The silk tops are dressy without trying to be too dressy.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The Weekend Think a blazer is too dressy for the weekend?
    — Scott Christian, Esquire, 10 Apr. 2017
  • Pair the purse with a knit dress, skirt or slinky pants, and the look is dressy enough for dinner and dancing.
    — Judi Dash, The Denver Post, 16 May 2017
  • For a night out or even a dressy dinner with your friends, make a tiny suede style your go-to.
    — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 15 July 2022
  • Case in point: statement earrings that feel dressy by day and easy for night.
    — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Jan. 2019
  • San Francisco used to be a dressy kind of place, but style seems to have gone out of style these days.
    — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Nov. 2021
  • Keep it in mind for an evening affair that calls for more dressy attire.
    — Marie Lodi, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2022
  • None of these features will matter, of course, if your dressy flats don’t fit.
    — Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
  • The kitchen is long and dressy with cabinets that are carved country French.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2021
  • The hand pleated silk shades in wild colors are dressy and festive.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Who else could pair Salomon shoes with a dressy topcoat?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2023
  • There are lots of different kinds, and this one from Rhodes is a little less dressy than what the rock and rollers liked.
    — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Cronin’s new threads spared him from having to wear that same navy blue suit or his one blue sports coat to any dressy event.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2019
  • Ruffles, ties, and a light blue hue make the two-piece feel dressy enough for any holiday plans.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 15 June 2018
  • Giving us the best of both worlds, Cyrus showed us how to do rock star style in both casual and dressy forms.
    — Alexis Gaskin, Glamour, 17 May 2022
  • Style File: My sense of style is more boyish and punk than feminine and dressy.
    — Carolina O'Neill, Marie Claire, 22 Sep. 2015
  • Like my question for the ages: Why are dressy black purses always so tiny?
    — Ellyn Laub, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Nov. 2021
  • For a more dressy occasion, a long skirt or dress in a bias cut or a-line would be a gorgeous evening look.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2023
  • These oxfords boast a textured leather upper to ante up your dressy style by a mile and maybe some more.
    — Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • For the gents, the perfect dressy outfit comes from a more modern film: The Best Man Holiday.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2021
  • Shoppers style the knit dress with everything from flip-flops to heels for both casual and dressy occasions.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024

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