He considered Sadler's Wells to be a worthy organisation, but also "dowdy" and "stodgy". Packard's image was increasingly seen as dowdy and old-fashioned, unappealing to younger customers. The streets are populated by middle-aged women in dowdy floral dresses carrying garish umbrellas. Manipulative and scheming Iris was a staunch contrast to meek and dowdy Emma. Jane was originally portrayed as being dowdy, lonely and quiet. While Fain is unharmed, Fassl learns that the housekeeper, Mrs. Dowdy, has gone missing. Pete makes rude comments about her dowdy appearance, for which Don scolds him. Lieutenant Colonel V.E. Dowdy appointed as the first Commanding Officer. In comparison, Poiret's elaborate designs seemed dowdy and poorly manufactured. She was not even dowdy and undecorative. Harris is the star supported ably by Simpkins and Dowdy. Amanda Dowdy, Professional Beach Volleyball Player. The houses compete for the SJ Dowdy Cup, named after former Principal Stephen Dowdy. He defeated Democratic 4th District Congressman Wayne Dowdy by almost eight points.