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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

“Thou knows how the girls will try to outdress each other at this Brodie affair–––” “It is too late for a new dress––what is it thou wants now?”

From An Orkney Maid by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

Also, in Edinburgh I was told that the hostess must not outdress her guests.”

From An Orkney Maid by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

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