I. ˌō-vər-ˈdres
Date: 1704
transitive verb
: to dress or adorn to excess
felt overdress ed for the occasion in his tuxedo
intransitive verb
: to dress oneself to excess
it's better to overdress for the party than be too casual
II. ˈō-vər-ˌdres noun
Date: 1812
: a dress worn over another