dresses, dressed, dressing
to dress up
phrasal verb
To wear formal or special clothes for an occasion
- 1She decided to dress up for the wedding.
- 2He loves to dress up for fancy dinners.
To dress up means to put on nice clothes for a special event or important occasion. It's like wearing your best outfit to look fancy and show respect. You might wear a suit or a pretty dress when you dress up.
Remember, when you dress up, it's important to pay attention to details like accessories and shoes. They can make a big difference in completing your outfit and making you look polished and put-together.
in a restaurant
A Special Evening Out
Anthony
Wow, you really dressed up tonight!
Rebecca
Thanks, I thought it was a special occasion.
Anthony
It definitely is. You look amazing.
Rebecca
I'm glad you noticed. You look great too!
at a hair salon
Getting Ready for the Gala
Nancy
I can't believe the gala is tonight. Are you excited?
Stephanie
Absolutely! I love any excuse to dress up.
Nancy
Same here. I even bought a new dress for the occasion.
Stephanie
I bet you'll look stunning. I can't wait to see everyone all dressed up.
Show More…
Similar to "to dress up":
- 1attire
- 2groom