Overdress (verb)

To dress in a more formal or elaborate way than what is appropriate or necessary for the occasion or situation.

Origin:

The word "overdress" is a combination of the words "over" and "dress" which means to dress in a way that is more formal or elaborate than what is appropriate or necessary.

Examples:

1. She overdressed for the party, wearing a formal gown when most of the guests were in casual clothes.
2. He overdressed for the job interview, wearing a suit and tie when the company had a casual dress code.
3. The actor overdressed for the role, wearing elaborate costumes when a more simplistic wardrobe would have sufficed.
4. The wedding guests were asked not to over dress, as the ceremony was going to be held in a beach.
5. The bride overdressed for the wedding, wearing a princess-like gown when a simpler dress would have sufficed.