Dress up synonyms

drĕs'ŭp'

primp

To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care; preen.

dress for dinner

deck-out

spruce-up

(Idiomatic) To refresh, revamp; to freshen or improve something, especially its appearance

doll up

To dress oneself or another in formal or ostentatious clothing as if for a special occasion

spiff-up

(Idiomatic) to decorate or otherwise make more attractive

dude-up

(US) to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes

fix up

To repair or refurbish.

trick out

(Informal, of a motor vehicle, etc.) To mod or customize an object, typically for the purposes of personalization and enhancing performance capabilities such as the ability to perform stunts.

trick up

gussy-up

(Informal) To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.

put-on-the-dog

(Colloquial, dated) To dress up; to put on airs; to make a show of wealth and/or importance; to be pretentious. [from 19th c.]

dress (related)

(Military, intransitive) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align. Sometimes an imperative command.

dress down (antonym)

To dress-down is to scold or criticize someone, or to follow a policy that allows casual attire in a situation that usually requires more formal attire.

dress casually (antonym)

put on one's best clothes

fig-out