glam up

Doll oneself up

To glam up is to make oneself or something more glamorous, typically through makeup, stylish clothing, or decorative touches: She glammed up for the awards ceremony.

The phrase suggests deliberate transformation from ordinary to eye-catching.

You can glam up a room, an outfit, or yourself.

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sparkle · shadow · sequins · primp · beautify · titivate · fancify · groom · glitter · contouring · adorn · bronzer · highlighter · finishing touches · shimmer · red carpet · pamper · embellish

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Opposites
level of adornment/effort in appearance

glam updress down

Criticize severely, or go casual

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

Family

up, gleam, glossy, glimmer, gleaming, glamour, glamorous, glisten, glam

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G