outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Everyone from Kate and Prince William to Princess Eugenie and Lady Louise Windsor have been photographed in the label’s outerwear or sweaters.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Ahmed noted that these qualities are increasingly in demand in categories outside traditional denim jeans such as shirting, outerwear and children’s wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
The firm has acquired such names as the outerwear retailer Eddie Bauer, Brooks Brothers and Reebok, and in January took a 51% share in the fashion brand Guess.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
For premium sweaters and outerwear garments designed and handcrafted in New Zealand with a focus on sustainability, Queenstown’s flagship Bonz shop is unrivaled.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Ahmed noted that these qualities are increasingly in demand in categories outside traditional denim jeans such as shirting, outerwear and children’s wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
The firm has acquired such names as the outerwear retailer Eddie Bauer, Brooks Brothers and Reebok, and in January took a 51% share in the fashion brand Guess.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
For premium sweaters and outerwear garments designed and handcrafted in New Zealand with a focus on sustainability, Queenstown’s flagship Bonz shop is unrivaled.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇t-ər-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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