How to Use dressy in a Sentence

dressy

adjective
  • She wore an outfit that was much too dressy for the occasion.
  • Those shoes are so dressy, I rarely wear them.
  • These sinks are likely to have dressier kitchen faucets, too.
    — Jamie Gold, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 Aug. 2017
  • Thank the subtle front pleats, which gives them a dressy touch.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Looking for a funky, dressy style that’s not a pair of heels?
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • Or, style them with a dressy blouse and heeled boots to grab brunch with the girls.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Next is a wide, dressy living room with a glass wall at the far side.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2019
  • And, the skort is dressy enough to pair with a nice top for dinner.
    — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Keep it in mind for an evening affair that calls for more dressy attire.
    — Marie Lodi, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2022
  • And right now, it’s packed with casual and dressy fall clothes.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Go with an all-pink outfit to project a daytime-yet-dressy feel.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The hard part is, finding a pair that still feels dressy enough for a ball gown type of evening.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Wear it with blue jeans and sneakers, or pair it with a skirt or trousers for a dressier look.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Shop dressy trousers and slacks, flowy ankle pants, tapered styles, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • None of these features will matter, of course, if your dressy flats don’t fit.
    — Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
  • For a night out or even a dressy dinner with your friends, make a tiny suede style your go-to.
    — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 15 July 2022
  • These pants are dressy enough to wear to the office, but low-key enough for weekend wear.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Wide-leg jeans can also work for both casual and dressy looks.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The low heels of the pumps made this look dressy, but not too outrageous with the side-slit.
    — Julia Gall, Marie Claire, 21 Oct. 2020
  • The white jeans go with casual tees and dressy blouses alike.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The hand pleated silk shades in wild colors are dressy and festive.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
  • With three oversized bows at the front, this tweed shift dress is a dressy option for evening events.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 17 May 2025
  • Take a look at some more breezy, dressy blouse options for summer below!
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 May 2024
  • If dressy events are on the agenda, get some kitten-heel sandals.
    — Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Jeans and flats are a perfect dressy-ish combo that puts your comfort first.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Tuck it into a maxi skirt for a dressy look, or leave it untucked and pair it with wide-leg jeans.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Her effortless looks are dressy, but not too dressy; stylish, but not trying too hard.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Pair the purse with a knit dress, skirt or slinky pants, and the look is dressy enough for dinner and dancing.
    — Judi Dash, The Denver Post, 16 May 2017
  • Cronin’s new threads spared him from having to wear that same navy blue suit or his one blue sports coat to any dressy event.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2019
  • Sheer pantyhose, for instance, convey a dressy vibe.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025

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