Formal Event Attire

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of jacket resembling a suit jacket but cut more casually

  • The businessman wore a navy blue blazer to the meeting.
  • She threw on a blazer over her t-shirt for a casual look.
  • I love how you rock that blazer, it really suits you.
  • His sharp wit was like a blazer in the conversation, cutting through the small talk.

noun a piece of clothing that is excessively formal or elaborate

verb to dress in clothes that are excessively formal or elaborate

  • It is important not to overdress for a job interview.
  • I always overdress for parties because I love dressing up.
  • She always overdresses for school, she's so extra.
  • Sometimes it's better to overdress than to underdress for an event.