dressiness
Elegant attire level
Dressiness is the quality of being dressy—formal, elegant, or fancy in appearance.
It usually describes clothing or occasions: The dressiness of the event caught me off guard.
The word implies a level of formality above casual: I wasn't expecting such dressiness for a backyard party.
Refined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- refinementElegance of manner
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- chicnessFashionable elegance
flair · panache · gracefulness · stylishness · debonair · suavity · poise · tastefulness
Elegant occasion attire
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- gownLong formal garment
- eveningwearDressy nighttime clothing
- suitMatched formal garments
ballgown · tailcoat · blazer · cummerbund · cravat · ascot · cufflinks · bowtie
Fine woven insect fiber
- velvetThick-pile textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
taffeta · lace · organza · cashmere · damask · jacquard · tulle · crepe
One who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
vogue · trendy · fashionista · ensemble · boutique · collection · catwalk · lookbook
Festive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- operaTheatrical art combining song
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
reception · inauguration · commencement · coronation · ceremony · premiere · soirée · fundraiser
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- refinementElegance of manner
- polishSmooth by rubbing
chicness · flair · panache · gracefulness · stylishness · debonair · suavity · poise · tastefulness · classiness
formalwear
Elegant occasion attire
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- gownLong formal garment
- eveningwearDressy nighttime clothing
suit · ballgown · tailcoat · blazer · cummerbund · cravat · ascot · cufflinks · bowtie · waistcoat
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
satin · taffeta · lace · organza · cashmere · damask · jacquard · tulle · crepe · sequins
designer
One who plans appearances
bespoke · vogue · trendy · fashionista · ensemble · boutique · collection · catwalk · lookbook · prêt-à-porter
gala
Festive formal occasion
ball · reception · inauguration · commencement · coronation · ceremony · premiere · soirée · fundraiser · debutante
dressinesscasualness
Unstudied, relaxed demeanor
informality · casual · informal · plainness · simplicity
dressinesssloppiness
Lack of neatness
unkemptness · dishevelment · slovenliness · scruffiness · sloppy
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