outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Clair Black Label Jacket Cream outerwear always feels fresh, especially when most winter jackets lean dark and heavy.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The materials used in outerwear vary widely, so a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Statement outerwear always does the heavy lifting.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Pair your flowing dress with statement outerwear to fully embrace Pisces' bohemian side while staying warm during winter's chillier moments.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The materials used in outerwear vary widely, so a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Statement outerwear always does the heavy lifting.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Pair your flowing dress with statement outerwear to fully embrace Pisces' bohemian side while staying warm during winter's chillier moments.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 22 Feb. 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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