“Put on” or “get into” clothes?

Getting into certain clothes usually implies that the particular article of clothing is more form fitting, ie a tighter dress, a swimsuit.

One would tend to use “get into a dress”when there was some doubt as to whether the dress (or swimsuit) might not be too small – or the potential wearer too large.

The expression “put on” a dress or clothes is a vulgarism and should be avoided if possible. One should simply dress.

Americans who, by and large, can not speak English, do not understand this and are accustomed to using five words where one will suffice.

Most of the foregoing is correct.

Both usages are fine. “Put on” is more common.

“Get into” is probably more outdated as far as simply getting dressed.

However, “get into” often refers to the fit of the article, and is common with form-fitting women’s fashions (jeans, swimsuits and dresses).

When she cant even get into that dress, she shouldn’t put it on.

very interesting question! but im gald to answer it! well, i say put on clothes. like, im putting on my clothes. its the same thing for anything else. im putting on my swimsuit or putting on my dress. but if you are demanding that someone put on something, you would say, get in to a swimsuit, or get in to a dress. like my mom or dad when they demand that i get in to a jacket. i hope i helped!

generally, we use “put on”. sometimes people use “get into” a dress, a jacket, etc, because maybe they have gained weight and want to see if they can “get into their clothes”. i would say “put on” is more widely used, but “get into” is just another option.

I use both, ie….

When I get up I put on my clothes.

Hold on while I go get into my Sunday school clothes.

I’m thinking”get into” for clothes means they are tight and you can’t just “put on” these items.

i don’t know about any actual grammar rules, but you can’t go wrong with always using “put on” when referring to clothes.

Getting dressed

Dressing to the nines ( something from the probation period I think )

You can say both.

most people use “put on”

but some people also say “im goin to go get into my bathing suite