Also means
to suit (a style, colour)
Usage Note
kleiden reflexively (sich kleiden) refers to one's habitual style of dressing (sich elegant kleiden). It also means a garment or colour suits someone (Das Rot kleidet dich sehr gut.). Less colloquial than anziehen.
Examples
"Sie kleidet sich stets schlicht und gepflegt."
Natural Translation
She always dresses simply and neatly.
Literal Translation
She dresses herself always simply and groomed.
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