well dressed

Looking sharp, polished

Well dressed describes someone wearing attractive, appropriate, or high-quality clothing.

The phrase suggests care and intention in one's appearance: a well-dressed businessman, She's always well dressed for these events.

What counts as well dressed varies by context—formal occasions demand different standards than casual ones.

Also spelled as one word: well-dressed.

Related

looking sharp · chic · fashionable · tailored · power suit · sleek · sophisticated · black tie · snappy · natty · groomed · clean cut · refined · suave · crisp · pressed · immaculate · debonair

Opposites
clothing quality and appearance

well dressedslovenly

Untidy and careless

shabby · scruffy · unkempt · sloppy · frumpy

social presentation and grooming

well dressedshabby

Worn and neglected

slovenly · disheveled · bedraggled · unkempt · scruffy

fashion appropriateness and style

well dressedunfashionable

Not currently stylish

unstylish · dowdy · frumpy · tacky · gaudy

Family

well, dressed, dress, dresses, dressing, dresser, dressers, undressed, redress

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