dressiness

But, to me, only a heel provides the dressiness needed for an important presentation or a sophisticated event.

So when Mr. Borsarello, who formerly worked for Ralph Lauren, extols the virtues of the humble chambray shirt, it’s wise to listen carefully: “To me chambray is the best compromise in terms of density, breathability and strength,” he said of the way the fabric marries the ruggedness of denim with the dressiness...

Gold-framed mirrors and handsome light fixtures lend additional dressiness.

No less important, I suggest less casual wear: By tending toward dressiness, with tidy jackets and tailored trousers and even quiet vests, the generously padded gentleman will achieve a presence that is shipshape rather than bargelike.

And when the models came out, snooty heads held high, with French pleat or knotted hairdos, they mimicked a bourgeois dressiness.