outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Obviously, the crisp black overcoat is not the only option for formal winter outerwear this season.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Off-duty, the actor can be found in statement outerwear and tomboyish button-ups and trousers.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Puffer jackets filled with down or fiberfill, synthetic fleece jackets, and nylon or polyester outerwear can be washed at home, as well as some wool coats.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Both high-end and modern fashion brands are showing interest in jacquard—especially those who like storytelling, customization, and bold pieces, Sena Candan said, noting that jacquard is often used for outerwear, statement jeans, jackets, and sometimes in accessories.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Off-duty, the actor can be found in statement outerwear and tomboyish button-ups and trousers.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Puffer jackets filled with down or fiberfill, synthetic fleece jackets, and nylon or polyester outerwear can be washed at home, as well as some wool coats.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Both high-end and modern fashion brands are showing interest in jacquard—especially those who like storytelling, customization, and bold pieces, Sena Candan said, noting that jacquard is often used for outerwear, statement jeans, jackets, and sometimes in accessories.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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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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