dressy
Not at all casual
Dressy describes clothing or occasions that call for elegant or formal attire rather than casual wear: a dressy restaurant, That outfit is too dressy for a barbecue.
The word occupies a middle ground—fancier than everyday clothes but often short of black-tie formal.
She changed into something dressier for the party.
Long formal garment
- suitMatched formal garments
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
stilettos · necktie · cufflinks · fascinator · clutch · loafers · oxfords · jumpsuit
Tasteful, current flair
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- snazzyAttractively stylish, slang
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- sleekSmooth and elegant
natty · spiffy · smart · swank · modish · sartorial · fashion-forward · trendy
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- ballgownFormal full-length dress
eveningwear · tailcoat · ceremonial · banquet · soiree · cravat · cummerbund · bow-tie
Fine woven insect fiber
- velvetThick-pile textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
brocade · taffeta · organza · cashmere · crepe · tulle · damask · charmeuse
Covered in small shiny discs
- beadedAdorned with small spheres
- glitteringShining with small flashes
- rhinestoneImitation gem of glass
- sparklyEmitting small flashes
embellished · ornate · luxurious · opulent · extravagant · showy · flashy · dazzling
Purified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
- gracefulElegant in movement
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
cultivated · understated · impeccable · immaculate · well-groomed · put-together · presentable · svelte
Marriage rite and feast
- promHigh school formal dance
- galaFestive formal occasion
- operaTheatrical art combining song
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
fundraiser · christening · quinceanera · baptism · graduation · anniversary · premiere
gown
Long formal garment
heels · stilettos · necktie · cufflinks · fascinator · clutch · loafers · oxfords · jumpsuit
chic
Tasteful, current flair
sleek · natty · spiffy · smart · swank · modish · sartorial · fashion-forward · trendy · vogue
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
ballgown · eveningwear · tailcoat · ceremonial · banquet · soiree · cravat · cummerbund · bow-tie · reception
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
lace · brocade · taffeta · organza · cashmere · crepe · tulle · damask · charmeuse · georgette
sequined
Covered in small shiny discs
- beadedAdorned with small spheres
- glitteringShining with small flashes
- rhinestoneImitation gem of glass
sparkly · embellished · ornate · luxurious · opulent · extravagant · showy · flashy · dazzling · bejeweled
refined
Purified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
- gracefulElegant in movement
sophisticated · cultivated · understated · impeccable · immaculate · well-groomed · put-together · presentable · svelte · genteel
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
symphony · fundraiser · christening · quinceanera · baptism · graduation · anniversary · premiere
dressysloppy
Careless and untidy
slovenly · unkempt · disheveled · dishevelled · messy
- get dressedPut on clothing
- dress upMake appearance fancier
- getting dressedPutting garments on
- dressed upWearing formal clothing
- wedding dressFormal attire for brides
- dressing upWearing elaborate clothes
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