Historical clue formulations

• Shows pride in one's appearance, in a way — 2026-08-16
• Primps — 2025-03-16
• Self-grooms — 2021-09-15
• Gets ready for a date, maybe — 2021-02-13
• Grooms — 2017-07-28
• Primps — 2016-12-11
• Runs a bill through — 2011-07-02
• Gets ready for a date, perhaps — 2009-05-03
• Prettifies oneself, as in a mirror — 2009-04-13
• Makes oneself appear smart — 2006-04-29
• Fixes feathers — 2005-07-12
• Acts like a peacock — 2005-03-03
• Primps — 2003-06-17
• Congratulates oneself — 2001-03-16
• Prepares for a prom, maybe — 2000-01-15
• Spruces up — 1999-10-17
• Shows pride in one's appearance — 1997-11-30
• Prettifies — 1997-11-01
• Is foppish — 1994-07-20
• Acts foppish — 1994-04-29