outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Avoid complicated outerwear and opt for something that can be easily packed into your bag, like a packable down jacket, travel wrap, or oversized cardigan.
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Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The brand became known for its bold, architectural tailoring and outerwear, hand-produced by a team of women artisans.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Here, the white foundation makes the outerwear the main attraction.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
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Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The brand became known for its bold, architectural tailoring and outerwear, hand-produced by a team of women artisans.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Here, the white foundation makes the outerwear the main attraction.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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