look the part
Appear appropriately dressed
To look the part is to have an appearance that matches a role or position.
Someone who looks the part for a job interview dresses and carries themselves appropriately.
The phrase often implies that appearance may not match reality: He looks the part of a CEO, but he's in over his head.
You can also dress to look the part for a costume party or theatrical role.
- dress upMake appearance fancier
- impressionEffect on the mind
- appearanceOutward visible form
- suitMatched formal garments
- convincingAble to persuade
believable · professionalism · authentic · attire · fitting · body language · genuine · fake it · put on a show · keep up appearances · conformity · composure · credible · power suit · flair · panache · appropriate · fit right in
- appearance idiomsall dolled up, dolled up, done up, dressed to kill, dressed to the nines