Overdressed
adjective
Dressed in clothes too elaborate or formal for the occasion.
I thought it was a casual party but I felt overdressed in my suit.
Often appears as...
- feel overdressed
- look overdressed
adjective
Dressed in clothes too elaborate or formal for the occasion.
I thought it was a casual party but I felt overdressed in my suit.
Often appears as...
- feel overdressed
- look overdressed
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Pro Tip 1/3Context Clues
Notice the event description to decide if 'overdressed' applies. Casual means less formal clothing is expected.
Seeing everyone in jeans, she realized her cocktail dress was overdressed.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
Being overdressed might cause embarrassment or discomfort, as it can make you stand out.
He felt overdressed and awkward in his tuxedo at the barbecue.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Difference
What's overdressed in one culture may not be in another. Consider local fashion norms.
In her lavish gown, she was overdressed for a simple American dinner party.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Clues
Notice the event description to decide if 'overdressed' applies. Casual means less formal clothing is expected.
Seeing everyone in jeans, she realized her cocktail dress was overdressed.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
Being overdressed might cause embarrassment or discomfort, as it can make you stand out.
He felt overdressed and awkward in his tuxedo at the barbecue.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Difference
What's overdressed in one culture may not be in another. Consider local fashion norms.
In her lavish gown, she was overdressed for a simple American dinner party.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Clues
Notice the event description to decide if 'overdressed' applies. Casual means less formal clothing is expected.
Seeing everyone in jeans, she realized her cocktail dress was overdressed.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
Being overdressed might cause embarrassment or discomfort, as it can make you stand out.
He felt overdressed and awkward in his tuxedo at the barbecue.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Difference
What's overdressed in one culture may not be in another. Consider local fashion norms.
In her lavish gown, she was overdressed for a simple American dinner party.
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The demise of guys -...
company and it's actually a cortical arousal we're looking at because guys have been with guys in in teams in clubs in gangs and fraternities especially in the military and then in pubs and this peaks at Super Bowl Sunday when guys would rather be in a bar with strangers watching a totally overdressed Aaron
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The demise of guys? PIPE...
watching a totally overdressed Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, rather than Jennifer Lopez totally naked in the bedroom. The problem is they now prefer asynchronistic Internet world to the spontaneous interaction in social relationships.
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Aerial imagery tech that...
this moment I put a little biohazard thing there you know and I guess for my biohazard issues you know obviously I'm a little overdressed for this place and I probably don't need my radiation detector here I've decided to take the
Video examples
The demise of guys -...
company and it's actually a cortical arousal we're looking at because guys have been with guys in in teams in clubs in gangs and fraternities especially in the military and then in pubs and this peaks at Super Bowl Sunday when guys would rather be in a bar with strangers watching a totally overdressed Aaron
Video examples
The demise of guys? PIPE...
watching a totally overdressed Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, rather than Jennifer Lopez totally naked in the bedroom. The problem is they now prefer asynchronistic Internet world to the spontaneous interaction in social relationships.
Video examples
Aerial imagery tech that...
this moment I put a little biohazard thing there you know and I guess for my biohazard issues you know obviously I'm a little overdressed for this place and I probably don't need my radiation detector here I've decided to take the
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Mika
British Musician
It's very hard to find men's clothes that do what you want, especially when you go through them as quickly as I do. I need them to be flashy, but I never like to be overdressed. I need to make a statement, but I hate wearing too many clothes.
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Kriti Sanon
Indian Actress
These days, we are scrutinised by everybody. Girls in the industry put a lot of effort into it. You can't be overdressed or underdressed, your make up has to be subtle and there's a lot of brainstorming that goes into it.
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Vint Cerf
American Scientist
The three-piece suit has become sort of my trademark. You don't see them much anymore. It has several benefits: You may be overdressed on some occasions, but you can manage to fit into a huge range of circumstances.
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Lauren Ambrose
American Actress
I like eclecticism. To feel comfortable and not overdressed. I still like thrift store shopping, and I don't like to put a lot of effort into what I'm going to wear.
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Waris Ahluwalia
American Designer
I'm an American searching for some sort of parameters, a way of life - I'm looking for a slight formality, for a place where you can never be overdressed.
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Nina Garcia
Colombian Critic
My nightmare of nightmares is being overdressed for a casual event - I've done it! You have to have a real sense of what you want to communicate.
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Hannah Kearney
American Athlete
I don't have any style icons, but I get inspiration from my friends. My style motto is that it is better to be overdressed than underdressed.
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Gabriella Wilde
English Actress
I like to be underdressed rather than overdressed. For an event or a premiere, it's fun to dress up more - then I like to experiment.
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Louise Nurding
British Musician
I love fashion, but I do it in a really laid-back way. I'd much rather be underdressed than overdressed.
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Christian Siriano
American Designer
I'm not a fan of underdressing, I think it's better to be overdressed than underdressed.
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Mika
British Musician
It's very hard to find men's clothes that do what you want, especially when you go through them as quickly as I do. I need them to be flashy, but I never like to be overdressed. I need to make a statement, but I hate wearing too many clothes.
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Kriti Sanon
Indian Actress
These days, we are scrutinised by everybody. Girls in the industry put a lot of effort into it. You can't be overdressed or underdressed, your make up has to be subtle and there's a lot of brainstorming that goes into it.
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Vint Cerf
American Scientist
The three-piece suit has become sort of my trademark. You don't see them much anymore. It has several benefits: You may be overdressed on some occasions, but you can manage to fit into a huge range of circumstances.
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Lauren Ambrose
American Actress
I like eclecticism. To feel comfortable and not overdressed. I still like thrift store shopping, and I don't like to put a lot of effort into what I'm going to wear.
Quote examples
Waris Ahluwalia
American Designer
I'm an American searching for some sort of parameters, a way of life - I'm looking for a slight formality, for a place where you can never be overdressed.
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Nina Garcia
Colombian Critic
My nightmare of nightmares is being overdressed for a casual event - I've done it! You have to have a real sense of what you want to communicate.
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Hannah Kearney
American Athlete
I don't have any style icons, but I get inspiration from my friends. My style motto is that it is better to be overdressed than underdressed.
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Gabriella Wilde
English Actress
I like to be underdressed rather than overdressed. For an event or a premiere, it's fun to dress up more - then I like to experiment.
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Louise Nurding
British Musician
I love fashion, but I do it in a really laid-back way. I'd much rather be underdressed than overdressed.
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Christian Siriano
American Designer
I'm not a fan of underdressing, I think it's better to be overdressed than underdressed.
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