chicest

Height of style

Chicest is the superlative form of chic—the most stylish or fashionable.

She was the chicest woman at the party.

The word retains the French flavor of its root, suggesting sophisticated elegance rather than mere trendiness.

stylish

fashionable

Currently in style

sharp · snappy · dapper · natty · well-dressed · put-together · sartorial · ensemble · accessorized · coordinated

couture

runway

Paved path for planes

fashion week · atelier · couturier · haute · gowns · Chanel · Dior · Givenchy · Valentino · embellished

elegance

grace

Effortless beauty of motion

taste · polish · sophistication · distinction · finesse · understated · timeless · cultivated · dignified · subtle

trendsetting

avant-garde

Innovative cultural pioneers

edgy · tastemaker · vanguard · innovative · influential · trailblazing · bold · daring · fresh · modern

exclusive

elite

Superior select group

bespoke · members-only · rarefied · privileged · high-end · upscale · posh · ritzy · swanky · luxe

Opposites
fashion/style

chicestunfashionable

Not currently stylish

unstylish · dated · untrendy · dowdiest · frumpy

sophistication/refinement

chicestgauche

Socially awkward, unrefined

unsophisticated · inelegant · tasteless · crude · unrefined

social sophistication

chicestcrudest

Most unrefined or rough

coarsest

Family

chic, chicness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G