outdress
- a word derived from dress.
Example Sentences
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One time, I went on a date with a very famous woman whose name I wouldn’t dare to print here and I made the mistake of trying to outdress the staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
It had elements of, “I’ll outdress you and outstyle you for the simple reason that, unless I’m using your language, I’m invisible.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
Don't make up in emulation of their beauty; don't seek to win away their beaus and outdress them.
From Rosemary and Rue by Amber
Sometimes a girl loses her chance at a small part that it is known she could do nicely, because some other girl can outdress her—that is very bitter.
From Stage Confidences by Morris, Clara
She was lovely, but she didn't "outdress or outshine" Sally one bit, and she never even glanced at the mirror to see how she looked; she began helping with Sally's hair, and to dress her.
From Laddie; a true blue story by Stratton-Porter, Gene
