get dressed

phrase

: to put on clothes
It's time to get out of bed and get dressed.

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Consider this a suitcase of reasons to get dressed up in New York City. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026 Having a handful of dresses in your wardrobe rotation is an effortless way to get dressed for fall. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 With a capsule wardrobe your kid can get dressed quickly and easily. — Jenny Hagel, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 The event gives Renaissance fair fans a chance to get dressed up and experience the magic of a festival without suffering in the summer heat. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get dressed

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“Get dressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20dressed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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