Definition of "dressy" [dress•y]

• Showy or elegant in dress or appearance. (adjective)
• Smart; stylish. (adjective)

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• "My feet are still unhappy with me since I wore the wrong dance shoes - the only "dressy" - ish ones I have are basically two-tone jazz shoes - no support whatsoever."
• "These are "dressy" dresses, though, made of polyester."
• "My store-bought long dresses are too "dressy" and made of rayon and other finer fabrics that are not suitable for housework."