dowdy

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Late 16th century. Origin uncertain: probably literally “little poorly dressed woman,” formed from doue “poorly dressed woman.”

dowdy (comparative dowdier, superlative dowdiest)

Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.
Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby.
- 1891, Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
  
  [...she was] a perfect saint amongst women, but so dreadfully dowdy that she reminded one of a badly bound hymn-book.

Plain and unfashionable in style or dress

Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby