Vocabulary Entry

overdress

|verb • noun

verb

To dress someone or oneself in clothing that is too formal or elaborate for a particular occasion.

Example Sentences

"She tends to overdress for casual gatherings."

"He felt out of place because he had overdressed for the picnic."

"It's easy to overdress when attending a wedding."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her overdress was the talk of the party."

"He regretted his overdress when he saw everyone else's casual attire."

"The theme was casual, but she made an overdress statement."