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Fashionably Late 

The refined art of being just late enough (5 minutes or so) to give the impression that you are a busy, popular person that was held up with other business.
She arrived at the party fashionably late.
Fashionably Late by Anna October 8, 2003

fashionably challenged 

someone who is not properly into the trend of clothing
Danielle Toth is fashionably challenged, but Sara and Linda are not fashionably challenged.

Fashionably Drunk 

To show up to a place, party event, or meeting with friends a few minutes late, and somewhat intoxicated. The perfect phrase to let people know that you are fashionable enough to show up a few minutes late, and will be happily drunk when you arrive.
Matt: Hey we are going to the Up, when are you coming down?

Will: Kurt and I are at Kane's house right now, and will be showing up fashionably drunk.

fashionably late 

Depending on the type/style of the event fashionably late can also range from 5 minutes (to a dinner date or a small gathering) to 45 minutes-1 hour (21st parties please note that there are also varying categories of 21st parties and discretionary judgement must be exercised). This time frame, or 'cushion', allows enough other people to have already arrived so that it is not only the birthday person and their parents in attendance and also conveys the possibility that you have come from a previous engagement (please refer to above definition).
1 hour late to a dinner party is socially unnacceptable and can protray an undesired tone of self importance however an hour late to a keg party is assumed and will be recognised as being fashionably late (again discretion must be employed to ensure that the beer will not be finished prior to your arrival).
fashionably late by KateO December 12, 2007

fashionably on time 

A phrase that people use when they want to be considered "fashionably late" but are actually on time for the event in question. People who say they are "fashionably on time" are usually either joking or have an inflated sense of self-importance.
Guest 1: I'm here; I guess I'm fashionably late.

Guest 2: Actually, you're not late. The party is starting right now.

Guest 1: Oh, well, in that case...I must be...fashionably on time!
fashionably on time by LiteraryDragon September 23, 2012

fashionably fat 

Somebody considered overweight but is good at dressing well to appear thinner and better looking.

Simply put: your fat and you hide it well
Amy Schumer, meghan trainer are fashionably fat
fashionably fat by Liz1992 July 17, 2015