outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Many consumers see vintage fur as a more ethical outerwear choice.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Across the pond, Rocky was rocking high-octane tailoring and graphic outerwear via fresh-off-the-runway Chanel and Saint Laurent.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
True to the men’s trade show DNA, classic check and plaid outerwear, blazers and vests were prominent.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Highlights of the show for Withers included the outerwear on the runway, and off the runway meeting the designer himself.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Across the pond, Rocky was rocking high-octane tailoring and graphic outerwear via fresh-off-the-runway Chanel and Saint Laurent.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
True to the men’s trade show DNA, classic check and plaid outerwear, blazers and vests were prominent.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Highlights of the show for Withers included the outerwear on the runway, and off the runway meeting the designer himself.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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