dapperness

Polished personal presentation

Dapperness is the quality of being dapper—neat, trim, and stylishly dressed, typically applied to men.

It suggests careful attention to appearance without excessive fussiness: His dapperness was evident in the perfectly knotted tie and polished shoes.

The word carries a slightly old-fashioned charm, evoking well-groomed gentlemen rather than modern fashion.

elegance

grace

Effortless beauty of motion

sophistication · panache · flair · class · cultivation · taste · suavity · urbanity · savoir-faire · debonair

style

sartorial

Concerning clothes and tailoring

couture · haberdashery · ensemble · outfit · waistcoat · cravat · boutonniere · spats · suspenders · cufflinks

grooming

tidiness

State of being neat

spruceness · immaculateness · meticulousness · fastidiousness · well-kept · sleekness · crispness · smartness · primness · spotlessness

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Opposites
personal appearance and grooming

dappernesssloppiness

Lack of neatness

shabbiness · slovenliness · unkemptness · dishevelment · scruffiness

sartorial care and effort

dappernesscarelessness

Inattention causing mistakes

negligence · slipshodness · slobbishness · inelegance · heedlessness

Family

dapper, chicness, dapperly, nattiness

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