doll up

Get all glamorous

To doll up is to dress elaborately or make oneself attractive, often for a special occasion: She dolled herself up for the party.

The phrase suggests deliberate effort toward glamour or elegance.

You can doll up a person, a room, or anything that can be decorated or enhanced: They dolled up the office for the retirement party.

fashion

dress up

Make appearance fancier

wardrobe · stylish · chic · trendy · designer · couture · tailored · boutique · garb · apparel

cosmetics

makeover

Complete appearance overhaul

  • primpGroom oneself fastidiously
  • preenGroom with self-satisfaction
  • makeupProducts for beautifying faces

lipstick · mascara · eyeliner · eyeshadow · foundation · blush · rouge · powder · concealer · highlighter

grooming

primp

Groom oneself fastidiously

  • preenGroom with self-satisfaction
  • combToothed grooming implement
  • brushBristled cleaning tool

style · trim · shave · moisturize · manicure · pedicure · coiffure · stylist · salon · pamper

adornment

embellish

Add decorative elements

accessorize · sequins · glitter · sparkle · jewelry · ribbons · bows · lace · frills · trinkets

glamour

glam up

Make oneself stunning

sophistication · glamorous · dazzle · swank · gala · starlet · limelight · showstopper · head-turner · stunning

Categories
Opposites
level of grooming and adornment

doll updress down

Criticize severely, or go casual

slum it · underdress · keep it simple · tone it down

care about appearance

doll uplet oneself go

Cease self-restraint

slob out · rough it · schlep around

appearance enhancement vs. reduction

doll upstrip down

Remove covering or components

wash off · let oneself go · tone it down · undress · get comfortable

Family

doll, dolly, doll-like, dolling up, dollies, dolled up, dollied, dolled, dollish

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G