Be dressed up

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verb

To wear formal or special clothes for a particular event.

She likes to get dressed up for parties.
Visual representation of "be dressed up" - To wear formal or special clothes for a particular event

Often appears as...

  • dressed up for a party
  • dressed up for a wedding
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Visual representation of "be dressed up"
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Event Specific

Use 'be dressed up' for specific occasions where formal attire is expected or customary.

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Everyone was dressed up for the gala dinner.
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Not Always Formal

It can also mean wearing something more fancy than usual, not just black-tie formal.

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They were all dressed up in their Sunday best.
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Positive Connotation

'Be dressed up' often implies effort put into appearance and can be a compliment.

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You're dressed up today—you look great!
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