[Idiom] DRESSED TO THE NINES. - Exploring Elegance: Why Dress Impressively?
Dressed to the nines.
/dɹɛst tuː ðə naɪnz/
Extremely well-dressed.
Dressed to the nines" is a phrase used to describe someone who is dressed very stylishly and elegantly, often in formal attire. The origin of the idiom is unclear, but it implies an effort has been made to dress with great care and attention to detail, often to the highest degree.
Example Sentences
She showed up at the party dressed to the nines.
She arrived at the party wearing very fancy or stylish clothes.
For his wedding, he was dressed to the nines.
He wore his best and most elaborate outfit for his wedding.
Every time she attends a formal event, she’s dressed to the nines with elegance and style.
She dresses very elegantly and stylishly at every formal gathering she attends.