There is also some speculation that the number nine was seen as perfection, and so when using the number to describe how someone is dressed, you would be describing their attire as perfect. Usage of Dressed to the Nines For a formal event : Everyone at the wedding was , wearing elegant suits and beautiful dresses. dressed to the nines When complimenting someones appearance : Wow, youre tonight
It was designated as a Los Angeles Historical-Cultural monument in 1989, which means its been deemed worthy of preservation based on architectural, historic and cultural criteria
Station wear uniforms are made for firefighters to respond quickly in case of any emergency
If you see someone wearing a brightly-colored caftan and a curly, red-haired wig on June 21 in New York City, say hi to Helen
They are THE dresses to hide a multitude of problem areas
In those days, you could just stroll through all the fashion pages of any newspaper