overdress

(ō′vər dres′, ō′vər dres′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to dress too warmly, too showily, or too formally for the occasion

See overdress in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb o·ver·dressed, o·ver·dress·ing, o·ver·dress·es

verb, intransitive

To dress oneself more formally or elaborately than appropriate or desirable.

verb, transitive

To dress (oneself) more formally or elaborately than appropriate or desirable.

noun (ōˈvər-drĕsˌ)

A skirted garment, such as a pinafore, worn over other outer clothing.

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