outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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At a time when underwear-as-outerwear has dominated runways and red carpets from the consistent evolution of naked dresses to the no-pants trend that is — maybe — beginning to fade into the rearview, a single bra strap is a far more nuanced, wink-and-a-nod take on the trend.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
In a photo shared from the Indio, California, festival, Jenner leaned into the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, sporting a sequined bra top with long fringe paired with baggy, light-wash denim.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
With the widespread availability of fully waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex, there was suddenly a whole new reason to reach for a short, lightweight piece of outerwear.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
There is also strong and consistent demand for culturally iconic product, including vintage Harley-Davidson pieces across tees, fleece, and outerwear.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
In a photo shared from the Indio, California, festival, Jenner leaned into the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, sporting a sequined bra top with long fringe paired with baggy, light-wash denim.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
With the widespread availability of fully waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex, there was suddenly a whole new reason to reach for a short, lightweight piece of outerwear.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
There is also strong and consistent demand for culturally iconic product, including vintage Harley-Davidson pieces across tees, fleece, and outerwear.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outerwear
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 25 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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