overdress

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'habiller de manière trop formelle, trop chic ou inappropriée pour l'occasion ou la situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of wearing clothes that are too formal, elaborate, or inappropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

1. Dress too warmlyB1informal

   To wear clothes that are too heavy or warm for the weather or occasion.

   S'habiller trop chaudement

   • She overdressed for the mild autumn day and was sweating by noon.
   • He always overdresses for winter hikes, carrying extra layers he never uses.
   • Don't overdress for the beach party; it's going to be hot.

   Synonymesoverclothe

2. Dress too formally or elaboratelyB1informal

   To wear clothes that are more formal or fancy than the situation requires.

   s'habiller trop habillé

   • She overdressed for the casual barbecue in a sequined gown.
   • He felt he had overdressed when he arrived in a tuxedo to a simple dinner party.
   • It's easy to overdress for a job interview if you don't know the company culture.

   Antonymesunderdress