The term 'get gussied up' is a phrase used to describe the act of dressing up and preening oneself. The crossword solutions for this phrase are 'DRESS' and 'PREEN, ' both five letters long. To DRESS is to put on clothing, while to PREEN is to groom oneself or make oneself look attractive. Therefore, the phrase 'get gussied up' can be interpreted as taking the time to carefully select an outfit and groom oneself in order to look presentable.