well-drest

For my part, while in Life not immune to the Charms of each Feature of the Feminine Form, and glad to have had them well-drest or display'd, as may have been Proper, I took Delight in the Effect of tout l'ensemble, and remember'd that Nature gave us the whole Woman; and that whether she wore a Sabot or a Silk Stocking, She was, and always will remain, more than the Sum of her Parts.

A Madison Avenue shoe space. Ann Althouse 2008

If so, I must suppose it would equally mis — lead you nun\ Tell me, Henrietta, What think you of those girls, who blast all the hopes of their fond parents, by eloping with a well-drest captain, a spruce dancing-master, or a handsome player

Sir Charles Grandison 2006

But a well-drest man may lead in a well-drest woman to any tavern in London.

The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

The doctor returned with an account that it was a very well-drest man, and by the ribbon in his hat he took him for an officer of the army; that he said he had some particular business, which he could deliver to none but Mr. Western himself.

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling 2004

I therefore took shelter, as fast as possible, in the first ale-house that offered, and being shewn into the common room, was accosted by a very well-drest gentleman, who demanded whether I was the real chaplain of the company, or whether it was only to be my masquerade character in the play.

The Vicar of Wakefield 2004

From perusing his writings, he fancied he should see a decent, well-drest, in short, remarkably decorous philosopher.

The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

The waiter soon made his appearance with preparations for dinner, a table was lent us by the gaoler, who seemed remarkably assiduous, the wine was disposed in order, and two very well-drest dishes were brought in.

The Vicar of Wakefield 2004

Around them, at hand, the well-drest friends, and the women;

Centenarian’s Story, The 1900

From perusing his writings, he fancied he should see a decent, well-drest, in short, a remarkably decorous philosopher.

Life Of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

Our names were sent up, and a well-drest elderly housekeeper, a most distinct articulator, shewed us the house; which I need not describe, as there is an account of it published in Adam's Works in Architecture.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887