outdress
Wear finer clothes
To outdress someone is to dress more stylishly or elaborately than they do: She always outdresses everyone at the office.
The word implies competitive or comparative dressing—being better turned out than others present.
Exceed in brilliance
- surpassExceed in achievement
- eclipseCelestial body blocks another
- outdoExceed in achievement
- upstageDivert attention from another
overshadow · outclass · outperform · best · top · exceed · trump · outdazzle
Long formal garment
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- formalwearElegant occasion attire
- designerOne who plans appearances
bespoke · tailoring · wardrobe · accessories · garments · apparel · frock · regalia
Display to provoke envy
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- preenGroom with self-satisfaction
- showinessOstentatious display quality
- ostentationVulgar flaunting of means
swagger · dandyism · strut · dazzle · flash · parade · display · grandstand
Festive formal occasion
- soireeFormal evening party
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
reception · ceremony · cocktail party · premiere · red carpet · fundraiser · masquerade · opera
Cultured elegance and complexity
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- refinementElegance of manner
polish · panache · glamour · finery · resplendence · splendor · immaculate · impeccable
outshine
Exceed in brilliance
upstage · overshadow · outclass · outperform · best · top · exceed · trump · outdazzle · show up
gown
Long formal garment
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- formalwearElegant occasion attire
designer · bespoke · tailoring · wardrobe · accessories · garments · apparel · frock · regalia · getup
flaunt
Display to provoke envy
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- preenGroom with self-satisfaction
- showinessOstentatious display quality
ostentation · swagger · dandyism · strut · dazzle · flash · parade · display · grandstand · scene-stealer
gala
Festive formal occasion
ball · reception · ceremony · cocktail party · premiere · red carpet · fundraiser · masquerade · opera · awards show
sophistication
Cultured elegance and complexity
refinement · polish · panache · glamour · finery · resplendence · splendor · immaculate · impeccable · dapper