Sunday\ best

Sunday\ best
• best bib and tucker
• Sunday best
• Sunday go-to-meeting clothes
n. phr. informal
Best clothes or outfit of clothing.

The cowboy got all dressed up in his best bib and tucker to go to the dance.

Mary went to the party in her Sunday best and made a hit with the boys.

Compare: glad rags

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