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Dress up

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The phrase often implies dressing more elegantly than usual for events like dinners or ceremonies. SlideHe dressed up for the awards night.
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Used when someone wants to look particularly attractive, often going beyond their normal style. SlideShe really dressed up for the date.
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Refers to clothes that are not worn every day, setting the outfit apart from the usual attire. SlideI dressed up in a tuxedo for the gala.