Would you rather be overdressed or underdressed for an occasion?

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aicarg · Accepted Answer

Overdressed. I've always found myself in situations where I've been overdressed rather the under.

I had a cousin but these tickets to a ballet, and she swore it was a national ballet that we were going to watch... we went decked out in formal wear... only to come to a local produced ballet by middle and highschool students at a local theater 🤣 We were complemented by many on our dressed... thank goodness it was during the winter, so we didn't do a coat check and kept our coats on!
I rather like to be seen that I put effort to coming to look nice and put together to the occasion then not.

I recall going to a baby shower, and had a friend be the only one to dress in a high waisted miniskirt and a crop top... she looked like she was going to hit a club where everyone else was wearing summer/cocktail dresses. She was the murmur of the event and really stuck out in the group pic.

AlienParasite · Accepted Answer

Depends on the situation. Depending on what could cause a worst impression. If I had a job interview in an advertising agency, I would prefer to go overdressed. If I had a job interview in an animation studio, I would prefer to go underdressed... and be more like myself.

If I had to choose what kind of clothes make me happier, the underdressed clothes, casual style and urban outfits make me feel happier with myself and feel more like in my own skin.

GoodManDave · Accepted Answer

Overdressed.

Part of me says... if I underdress, and people are used to it, I'd look amazing when I "bring it." But I like to be ready for a picture, so I want to look good from the start.

What I usually do is wear layers. It's good for the cold temperatures, and I can kind of adjust how I look for the situation. Need me to come into work last minute? Great, I'll button the shirt and head out. It's after work, and I'm hanging out with friends? I'm wearing a T-shirt underneath... untuck my overshirt, open it up, and be ready to look more casual.

WhereAmI · Accepted Answer

Over...

ShortCircuit · Answer

It depends on the nature of the occasion. If it was anything professional, I'd rather be overdressed. If it was anything non-professional, I would rather be underdressed. In fact, I might underdress intentionally, because I don't believe in formalities like dress codes, as they are just arbitrary constraints we force onto each other. As long as it won't hurt my career, I'll take any opportunity to dress the way I want to.

lumos · Answer

I'd rather be slightly overdressed. Looking nicer than you should is never really a bad thing, you'll just look a little out of place maybe. At most. However, being underdressed can be taken as you not really having nice clothes, not understanding etiquette, or not wanting to put any effort into looking nice for an important event. I think there are more negative thoughts surrounding underdressing.

Flower7 · Answer

Both are bad, but I picked "overdressed". I feel like it's better to be safe than sorry. Better to do too much than too little. I've been in both of these situations before and I feel like being underdressed was worse. I wouldn't want to give people a reason to look down on me.

StephenCF · Answer

Overdressed always! I’d take it as a compliment being considered overdressed for even the biggest formal event 🎩👔

I wore a suit to a rap gig once (my friend who invited me said I was way overdressed), but it proved useful as attendees avoided pushing me aside at the foot of the stage (like they did with each other) thinking I was security 🤗😆 Being “overdressed” anyway turns you into something powerful sometimes 👌🏻

JimRSmith · Answer

Overdressed.  I can only recall one time, when I arrived at an event, underdressed, and fortunately, it was early enough that I could go home and get changed.

MbSaAl · Answer

overdressed of course. Because it shows me as a successful person and rise my self esteem...
It doesn't matter if you are successful or not because it will help you in both ways. If you'er successful than it will show your success. If you are not then it will make you more ambitious and confident which will lead eventually to really becoming a successful person.

matchrestore · Answer

A bit under dressed. I'm not one for formal dress in the first place, so i'd feel much more out of place if I overdid it than if I'm a little underdressed.

Jjpayne · Answer

I'd say overdressed because you can spin off it easier than being underdressed. I'd rather be in suit playing charades than in a tank top and shorts giving a speech in front of a group of people.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

In January I was invited to a fashion show.
I went there in t-shirt and camouflage cargo-pants.
It was a good choice: most people there were wearing a kind of 'chic' whitish kind of uniform... they looked so stereotypical.

Anonymous · Answer

Ahh that's a tough one. They both look silly in my opinion. I remember during my sisters wedding, a family friend my parents invited wore a pair of jeans, running shoes and a polo shirt. But I remember when one of my other sisters got married, the guys family decided to come over for dinner prior to the wedding I don't know why but I decided to wear dress pants, a dress shirt and tie :-s

So in situations like this, my solution... Don't bother going lol.

The_Other · Answer

I really wish people didn't care about what others wear. I generally don't attend occasions, but if i ever had to, I would like to wear whatever... even if I chose to not be dressed at all 😌

BoxySama · Answer

I am always chill how I am, why should I dress up for anyone else?

bahadjonest · Answer

Overdressed. I have heard more than once in my life women that dress in revealing clothes and less likely to be taken seriously.

CubsterShura · Answer

I'm pretty overdressed for most occasions but I don't care 😂

2ndTryatThis · Answer

Ladies can still appreciate a nice button up shirt and some clean creased pants even if the occasion doesn’t demand it, but no one wants to talk to a scrub when it’s time to be classy..

Dre_808 · Answer

Definitely overdressed. That is if you are worried about what people think about you. If its something like a job interview, you should always be overdressed.

AcidT0y · Answer

I always underdress. Like I just wear hoodies, jeans, trucker hats all the time regardless of the occasion. I'm not trying to impress anyone with my appearance.

nomazi · Answer

I’m usually underdressed anyways, so I’d go with that

DamnSam · Answer

Both happened to me... now I just give a fck about what others think

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

Its less embarrassing to be overdressed but i usually show up under-dressed

clampfan101 · Answer

Underdressed, but not sloppy or anything. Just casual.

tHISpLACEiSbONKERZ · Answer

I dress for myself so comfort is the priority not the looks, if anyone doesn't like it they can kiss my farbox.

DanOh2018 · Answer

Depends on the power dynamics. If I were in clear incontestable control I'd wear sweats to meetings lol

OpenWine · Answer

usually I am overdressed even if I didn't intend to but I enjoy wearing the more comfy clothes

EnglundUberAlles · Answer

Either one would be a horror show but I'm normally under-dressed.

Emperorxxxemilio · Answer

I’d rather dress how I want without being concerned ahoy if I’m underdressed or overdressed.

crazygus77 · Answer

I have MS, so I have to keep my body cool, so I rarely wear suits, do not even own one.

Sonorous · Answer

Underdressed, because I like being rebellious.

PeterAyre · Answer

Overdressed. I'd own it.

Anonymous · Answer

I'd rather be the Beebs!

elizamichale1 · Answer

Oh I'll be rather underdressed

archiz · Answer

Overdressed 💁🏿‍♀️😎

Agape93 · Answer

Overdressed

chriscdi · Answer

they both suck but underdressed is worse lol

theCobbler · Answer

I'd much rather be overdressed than under !

Fun_Guy_69 · Answer

You can't ever look 'too good'

Torari · Answer

Always better to be overdressed.

AlongCameCindy · Answer

Over dressed as that’s what I am like actually lol

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

Who cares? I’ll show up in whatever I want to

Numbnuts89 · Answer

always better to be overdressed

Johnnyready · Answer

I think I stay more in the middle

colin77 · Answer

I jus rather be simple...

DR_AHMED · Answer

depend on the weather

Nikki1989 · Answer

Overdressed

Orange_bb · Answer

Lol prbly B

Cryptic-Game · Answer

Probably underdressed.

anon_mke · Answer

Overdressed for sure

Anonymous · Answer

Underdressed because I am a nudist

NYCQuestions1976 · Answer

Overdressed.

llorando · Answer

Under dressed.

Iron_Man · Answer

Overdressed

mynameisRIS · Answer

Overdressed

888theGreat · Answer

Undressed

bklynbadboy1 · Answer

Under dressed

simplelikeme · Answer

Under 😂😂😂

BronzedAdonis · Answer

Underdressed

F1Mad39 · Answer

Overdressed

Christina_99 · Answer

Over dressed.

Slim57 · Answer

Under

Razal · Answer

Overdressed

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