overshirt
noun
over·shirt
ˈō-vər-ˌshərt 
: a shirt usually worn over another shirt without being tucked in
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For classic sophistication, layer it under a full suit and coat; for a more directional take, pair it with denim and an overshirt.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Among the key pieces carried in the store are the Il Conte jacket, the Alba overshirt, a selection of tailored pieces, the Triple Stitch shoe and the new Mocassin loafer.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Men should reach for stylish overshirts, often called shackets, or opt for sweaters in fine textures for an instant upgrade.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Big Dart Oversized Button-down Shirt This Big Dart shirt has been called a perfect crop-top overshirt and swimsuit cover-up by Amazon shoppers, with many reporting that it can be worn with a wide variety of outfits.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Among the key pieces carried in the store are the Il Conte jacket, the Alba overshirt, a selection of tailored pieces, the Triple Stitch shoe and the new Mocassin loafer.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Men should reach for stylish overshirts, often called shackets, or opt for sweaters in fine textures for an instant upgrade.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Big Dart Oversized Button-down Shirt This Big Dart shirt has been called a perfect crop-top overshirt and swimsuit cover-up by Amazon shoppers, with many reporting that it can be worn with a wide variety of outfits.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Overshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshirt. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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