Overdress and Underdress

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Overdress verb - Put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive.

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Underdress is an antonym for overdress.

Nearby Word: overdressing

Underdress verb - Dress without sufficient warmth.

Usage example: She was underdressed for the hiking trip and suffered hypothermia

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Overdress is an antonym for underdress.

The jewel motif repeated in a cascade down the center front of her bodice with even more jewels sprinkled over her seashell pink overdress and dusty rose pink underdress.

Source: Costume Porn
Cinderella Monogatari has a few, with the main "Cinderella" dress having a light blue overdress, a golden underdress, puff sleeves, and frilled neckline.

Source: Pimped Out Dress / Anime and Manga
Palutena's dress is a long white robe with lots of gold trimming, and the overdress is solid white while the underdress is translucent.

Source: Pimped Out Dress / Video Games

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