costumey

adjective

as in costume

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Recent Examples of costumey The clothes were cute, though, if not a little costumey. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026 The white trim along the front buttons and sleeve hems gives it a vintage feel without being costumey. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 Never one to get too costumey, however, Hadid gave the look an edge with her styling. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026 Speaking of styling tricks to steal, the foppish ties that almost looked like silk scarves or ribbons at the Yohji Yamamoto show would be a good alternative for women who want some kind of necktie but think a traditional men’s tie reads too costumey. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costumey
  1. costume
  2. dressy
  3. chic
  4. formal
  5. fashionable
  6. stylish
Adjective
  • Russian strikes also damaged Kyiv’s Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio, which holds the country’s largest and oldest costume collection.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
  • For their imaginative daring, co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch were justly honored as were costume designer Qween Jean and choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, among the production’s notable awards.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Definition of costume
Adjective
  • The entertaining expert has worn platforms multiple times recently with both dressy and casual outfits.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Definition of dressy
Adjective
  • The brand has an expansive lineup of chic, comfortable shoes that look designer without the sticker shock.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Filippo De Laurentiis targets clients looking for understated, chic elegance.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish

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“Costumey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costumey. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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