dress down

Example Sentences

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But Ali Bongo re-emerged as a more reserved figure, attempting to dress down and travelling to campaign in the provinces.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

Fontbonne Hall tweeted on Wednesday that all proceeds from the "dress down" event will be donated to families of the fallen police officers.

From Fox News • Feb. 3, 2022

During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 70% of American workers were doing their jobs from home, which meant, for many of them, a chance to dress down.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2021

Speak up, dress down and, as online etiquette guides will tell you, you disrupt the experience for performers and other patrons.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2020

I tug my dress down and stare at my knees.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli