outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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The soft, stretchy style can be worn as a warm sweater or as substantial outerwear on milder days.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Expect rich knits, beautiful denim, tweedy blazers, and sturdy outerwear, all enduring classics without too much frill.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
As temperatures dropped in October, shoppers bought items including cashmere sweaters, outerwear and boots.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
If that’s you, focus on investing in outerwear that can be folded or rolled into compact spaces.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Expect rich knits, beautiful denim, tweedy blazers, and sturdy outerwear, all enduring classics without too much frill.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
As temperatures dropped in October, shoppers bought items including cashmere sweaters, outerwear and boots.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
If that’s you, focus on investing in outerwear that can be folded or rolled into compact spaces.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 8 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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