overdresser
Excessively fancy dresser
An overdresser is someone who dresses too formally or elaborately for the occasion—wearing a suit to a barbecue, or a gown to a casual dinner.
The term carries mild criticism, suggesting the person misjudged social expectations or is trying too hard to impress: He's always been an overdresser, showing up in a three-piece suit to his nephew's birthday party.
Grooming with vanity
- narcissismExcessive admiration of oneself
- vainExcessively proud or futile
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- dandyFashion-obsessed gentleman
fop · self-admiration · conceited · mirror · primping · grooming · attention-seeking · showoff
Showily excessive
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- showyExcessively eye-catching
flashy · garish · over-the-top · overdone · overkill · loud · overwrought · excessive
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- hauteFrench for high
- sartorialConcerning clothes and tailoring
bespoke · ensemble · stylish · chic · tailored · wardrobe · attire · accessorized
Formal evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- formalFollowing strict protocol
stiff · stuffy · buttoned-up · inappropriate · out-of-place
preening
Grooming with vanity
- narcissismExcessive admiration of oneself
- vainExcessively proud or futile
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
dandy · fop · self-admiration · conceited · mirror · primping · grooming · attention-seeking · showoff · self-conscious
ostentatious
Showily excessive
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
showy · flashy · garish · over-the-top · overdone · overkill · loud · overwrought · excessive · immoderate
couture
Custom high-fashion design
sartorial · bespoke · ensemble · stylish · chic · tailored · wardrobe · attire · accessorized · silhouette
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
formal · stiff · stuffy · buttoned-up · inappropriate · out-of-place