overwear

Use clothes excessively

Overwear means to wear something too often or for too long, resulting in damage, fatigue, or diminished appearance: I've overworn these jeans to the point of threadbare knees.

The term applies to clothing, shoes, or accessories subjected to excessive use without adequate rotation or rest.

It can also describe wearing the same item so frequently that others notice the repetition.

deterioration

threadbare

Worn until transparent

shabby · faded · distressed · ragged · weathered · scuffed · pilling · stretched · dingy · overused

garments

outerwear

Protective top garments

  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • jacketSleeved upper-body covering
  • cloakSleeveless outer wrap

cape · poncho · shawl · wrap · cardigan · sweater · blazer · overcoat · windbreaker · parka

excess

excessive

Surpassing reasonable bounds

staleness · monotony · redundancy · saturation · overkill · overmuch

Opposites
garment layer position

overwearunderwear

Clothing worn beneath

innerwear · undergarments · base layer · underclothes · foundation garments

usage frequency/rotation

overwearunderwear

Clothing worn beneath

rotate · vary · alternate

Family

wear, wearing, underwear, wears, overuse, outwear, overworn

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G