outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Known for its polished yet comfortable designs, Boden specializes in cozy knitwear, colorful dresses, and playful outerwear—and Kate Middleton is a fan.
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India Roby, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Attending Stella McCartney's show on Wednesday, the actress layered her outerwear over a pair of sheer tights.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Leather, denim and outerwear are at the center of Wrangler’s latest collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The jury is out on what people will think of the latest installment of JW Anderson’s collaboration with the brand, launching today, but the outerwear will doubtless be a hit.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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India Roby, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Attending Stella McCartney's show on Wednesday, the actress layered her outerwear over a pair of sheer tights.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Leather, denim and outerwear are at the center of Wrangler’s latest collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The jury is out on what people will think of the latest installment of JW Anderson’s collaboration with the brand, launching today, but the outerwear will doubtless be a hit.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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