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Dressed for trade

A description of a woman wearing tight and/or revealing clothing, with (un)suitable hair, makeup, shoes and jewellry, making her appear like a prostitute seeking clients.

The term does not imply that she actually is a working girl, merely that she is dressed blatantly to attract men; it can be used perjoratively by other women about somneone they assess as better dressed or more attractive than themselves - the object of their ire does not necessarilty look sleazy or cheap.
"Oh my God, look at Kitty ! I mean, boots, fishnets and a miniskirt ?"

"That bitch is dressed for trade, you'd better get Mike out of here, they used to date and she's obviously on the prowl again."
by Eighth of Seven April 9, 2009
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Dressed to the Eights

Anyone (male or female) who is wearing clothing to attend a society event, concert, wedding, funeral, rave, or other social gathering that is not anything approaching appropriate attire for the event in question, yet the person so dressed believes that they are the envy of other people attending the event because their clothing is cool when it is actually uncool, expensive when it is actually cheap, and fashionistas are probably mistaking them for celebutantes.
"James! Who is God's name is that person Dressed to the Eights over by the punch bowl? Did you invite him? Isn't that a plastic Dracula cape from Wal-Mart and part of a Harry Potter costume?"
by GPurvis November 4, 2013
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Dressed to kill

In the early days of organized crime, the most deadly, viscous, and criminal mobsters used to dress in very nice clothes (suits) for uniformity and intimidation purposes. Of course being the mob gangsters they were, they killed a lot of people in their everyday attire of suits and ties.
Example 1

Jim: How do you like my tuxedo for prom tonight??

Jim's father: Well, I'd say that you're dressed to kill son....

Example 2

Jerry: Man, did you see those 2 hitmen in Breaking Bad?

Jeffery: Yeah I did man, they were dressed to kill, yo!!
by Larry Berkshire March 2, 2018
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dressed for success

dressing in clothes like make you look like a pimp for an important occasion
Barnes should show up to his greenscreen taping dressed for success.
by Jorsneezy November 21, 2007
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dressed up dressed down

Expression that defines the outfit of someone who is both dressed up and dressed down (fancy ans casual). For instance, a fancy dress paired with dirty converses could be defined as such.
You are so dressed up dressed down today!
by Québecindépendant May 31, 2017
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Dressed for Sex

Male: When you wear clothing that is easily taken off by both yourself and other people, Typically a zip-up jacket w/o a shirt under.
Female: Tight-ass pants that make you look thotty but all the guys lustin over you. Typically a button-up shirt with the top 2-3 buttons unbuttoned and tight ass pants of any kind.
"That hoe over there Dressed for Sex"
"I'd smash."
by Robert Bumaro March 22, 2019
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Dressed Out

The specific kind of stress associated with trying on, or shopping for, clothes. Can also refer to the consequence of this stress, often a complete disinterest in clothes.
Ex. I just saw myself in the dressing room mirror and now I'm dressed out.

Ex. What do I even wear to this party? I'm so dressed out.
by WordPredictor December 31, 2019
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