well-dressed
Looking quite sharp
Well-dressed describes someone whose clothing is attractive, appropriate, and carefully chosen.
The term suggests attention to fit, quality, and coordination rather than mere expense—a well-dressed person at a barbecue looks different from one at a gala, but both have selected their attire thoughtfully.
He's always well-dressed, even on casual Fridays.
The compound can also apply to things prepared with care, like a well-dressed salad.
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- crispFirm and breakable
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- neatOrderly, or undiluted
polished · refined · sleek · snappy · spiffy · spruce · suave · tasteful
Orderly, or undiluted
coiffed · manicured · trimmed · pressed · starched · laundered · spotless · pristine
Currently in vogue
- chicTasteful, current flair
- voguePrevailing popular style
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- hauteFrench for high
designer · modish · stylish · contemporary · cutting-edge · runway · avant-garde · fashion-forward
Worldly and cultured
- refinedPurified or cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- poisedCalm and controlled
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
impeccable · cultivated · urbane · exquisite · luxurious · sumptuous · regal · dignified
Suited to circumstance
- properSocially appropriate
- dressyRequiring fancy attire
- casualRelaxed and informal
- semiformalBetween casual and formal
business · cocktail · white-tie · black-tie · smart-casual · office · professional · ceremonial
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
neat · polished · refined · sleek · snappy · spiffy · spruce · suave · tasteful · trim
neat
Orderly, or undiluted
sleek · coiffed · manicured · trimmed · pressed · starched · laundered · spotless · pristine · kempt
trendy
Currently in vogue
haute · designer · modish · stylish · contemporary · cutting-edge · runway · avant-garde · fashion-forward · voguish
sophisticated
Worldly and cultured
polished · impeccable · cultivated · urbane · exquisite · luxurious · sumptuous · regal · dignified · stately
appropriate
Suited to circumstance
semiformal · business · cocktail · white-tie · black-tie · smart-casual · office · professional · ceremonial · occasion
- dressed statesclothed, unclothed, naked, nude, bare
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- appearancelooks, attractive, features, beautiful, complexion
- attractionattraction, chemistry, allure, draw, fascination
well-dressedslovenly
Untidy and careless
disheveled · unkempt · scruffy · rumpled · sloppy
well-dressedunderdressed
Insufficiently clothed for occasion
down-at-heel · seedy · raggedy
well, dress, dressing, dressed, dresser, redress, dresses, undressed, well-groomed