Dressy (adjective)

Suitable for formal occasions or designed to look fashionable and elegant.

Origin:

From the word dress meaning a garment worn on the upper body, usually with a collar and sleeves, and fastened down the front. dressy means something that is suitable for formal occasions or that is designed to look fashionable and elegant.

Examples:

1. She wore a dressy black dress to the cocktail party.
2. The store sells dressy clothes for special occasions.
3. He usually wears casual clothes, but he put on a dressy suit for the wedding.
4. The girl felt underdressed as she was the only one wearing a casual outfit among the dressy guests.
5. She liked the dressy look of the high heels, they made her legs look longer.