an excessively elaborate or pretentious display; ostentation.
Origin
1890-95
Examples from the web for fuss and feathers
But it seems too bad, when he's so strong for fuss and feathers.
Idioms and Phrases with fuss and feathers
fuss and feathers
Needless commotion and display, as in There was so much fuss and feathers over the award ceremony that I decided not to attend. This expression probably survives because of its appealing alliteration. [ Mid-1800s ]