overdress

Etymology

over- + dress

verb

  1. To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
  2. To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.

noun

  1. Any dress (feminine-style garment) worn over another, especially over an underdress.
  2. Any garment worn over another.

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