How to Use dress up in a Sentence

dress up

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  • Phoebe Gates got all dressed up last week for a good cause.
    — Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • Not to mention that it can be worn dressed up and down.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The jeans have a high-rise, straight-leg fit that’s comfy, stylish, and easy to dress up or down.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
  • No… [laughs] That’s a song full of shadows but dressed up to seem shiny – a bit like me.
    — Billboard Italy, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
  • No, not French fries dressed up with a little Conecuh sausage.
    — Lawrence Specker | , al, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Lola dressed up for the occasion in the cutest two-piece set.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
  • They are made of a soft, stretchy organic blend and are easy to dress up or down.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Your new pup will be all dressed up and ready to head to his or her fur-ever home.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
  • Chelsea boots are great because they can be dressed up and dressed down.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The founder’s favorite part of the evening wasn’t playing dress up, however.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The food posted to the text thread isn’t elaborate, dressed up, or spread across a table.
    — Jordan P. Hickey, Longreads, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Pair with dark-toned jeans for a versatile look that's both dressed up and down.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
  • These are great for weddings, social events, and just dressing up for the fun of it on your time off.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • These could be filled during the night by a) the host, or b) the butler, dressed up as Father Christmas.
    — Nancy Mitford, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, there are endless, simple ways to dress up a boxed cake mix.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The fun of the 2024 Emmys red carpet is seeing your favorite TV stars all dressed up.
    — Glamour, 15 Jan. 2024
  • With the split sleeves and open front, this jacket can be dressed up or down in a ton of different ways to match your vibe.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Fans dressed up as the characters for Halloween, brand deals came for the young actors, most of whom were in their teens.
    — Samuel Maude, ELLE, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Some people go to play football and some people play dress up.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • But it can also be dressed up when worn over a mini dress and knee-high boots or a bodysuit and jeans.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Bill Peters, a 1968 Xavier graduate, was the first student to dress up as D'Artagnan.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2023
  • This sweater’s lively block stripes add a touch of style that can be worn with a pair of tennis shoes or dressed up with heeled booties.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Is the motorist just dressing up the plate, or trying to elude tolls and red-light camera fines?
    — Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The dog was even featured on his birthday cake and the two dressed up together for Halloween.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Both options can easily be dressed up or down depending on the venue, month, and of course, the dress code.
    — Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Her appearance at Chloé, then, served as her foray back into the world of dress up.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The straps are adjustable, the toe post is made with a soft fabric, and the little flower makes the flip-flops easier to dress up or down.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
  • Cauliflower can be bland, but not when it’s dressed up like this.
    — Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Long-Sleeve Black Dress A little black dress goes a long way and can be dressed up or down for just about any occasion.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Comfort is king here, and these yoga pants can be dressed up for class or dressed down for lounging at home.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024

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