[Idiom] CARRY IT VERY WELL

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A woman was trying on a dress, and a guy said "you carry it very well."

What does "carry it" mean, or what does "it" refer to?
 

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A woman was trying on a dress, and a guy said "you carry it very well."

What does "carry it" mean, or what does "it" refer to?

"It" refers to the look/design of that particular dress. It doesn't sound very natural to me. I'd be more inclined to say:

It looks good on you.
It suits you.
Not everyone would be able to wear that dress, but you can carry it off!
 
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