overdress
Wear too much
To overdress is to dress too formally or elaborately for an occasion: I'd rather overdress than show up in jeans.
The word implies misjudging what's appropriate—wearing a suit to a barbecue or sequins to a casual dinner.
An overdress is also a garment worn over another dress or outfit.
Showily excessive
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- showyExcessively eye-catching
overdone · overwrought · overkill · lavish · excessive · immoderate · superfluous · unnecessary
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
ballroom · reception · soiree · wedding · tuxedo · gown · tailcoat · suit
Falsely grand or important
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- affectedArtificially contrived behavior
- vainExcessively proud or futile
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
snobbish · haughty · arrogant · peacocky · foppish · dandy · showy · flashy
Sleeveless protective overdress
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- shiftMovement or work period
- sheathProtective blade covering
- frockLoose outer garment
kirtle · sundress · housedress · shirtdress · muumuu · gymslip · strapless · layered
Moisture through pores
- overheatingBecoming dangerously warm
- constrictionTightening or narrowing action
- tightnessState of being constricted
- chafingIrritation from friction
itchiness · restriction · stiffness · encumbrance · fidgeting · self-consciousness · awkwardness · unease
ostentatious
Showily excessive
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
showy · overdone · overwrought · overkill · lavish · excessive · immoderate · superfluous · unnecessary · overembellished
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
banquet · ballroom · reception · soiree · wedding · tuxedo · gown · tailcoat · suit · coronation
pretentious
Falsely grand or important
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- affectedArtificially contrived behavior
- vainExcessively proud or futile
conceited · snobbish · haughty · arrogant · peacocky · foppish · dandy · showy · flashy · airs
pinafore
Sleeveless protective overdress
frock · kirtle · sundress · housedress · shirtdress · muumuu · gymslip · strapless · layered
sweating
Moisture through pores
- overheatingBecoming dangerously warm
- constrictionTightening or narrowing action
- tightnessState of being constricted
chafing · itchiness · restriction · stiffness · encumbrance · fidgeting · self-consciousness · awkwardness · unease · suffocation