Fashion & Outfits: English Vocabulary List

used to describe someone who is dressed up in a very fashionable way to draw attention

"He was dressed to kill."

"He arrived at the party dressed to kill, hoping to impress everyone with his stylish outfit."

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

"She was dressed to the nines."

"The guests arrived at the gala dressed to the nines in fancy gowns and expensive tuxedos."

to dress or present oneself in a stylish and impressive manner

"She cut a dash at the party."

"He really cut a dash at the wedding in his brand new tailored suit."

dressed up in a very formal and attractive way

"He arrived suited and booted."

"All the guests arrived suited and booted for the wedding which was a very formal occasion with strict dress code."

a person's most attractive or expensive set of clothing, often worn in special occasions

"The children wore their Sunday best."

"The children wore their Sunday best and looked very smart in new dresses and polished shoes."

(particularly of women) to wear revealing clothes, often for the purpose of arousing others

"She likes to show skin."

"The actress chose to show skin in her daring red carpet outfit."

a person, typically an older individual, who dresses or presents themselves in a manner intended to appear younger than their actual age

"She is mutton dressed as lamb."

"Her flamboyant style and youthful clothing made her appear like mutton dressed as lamb."