outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwearnext
as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Denim accounts for 35% to 40% of the business, with hoodies, dresses, joggers, outerwear, and other casual clothing filling out the wardrobe. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 The stealth version is engineered to be worn and forgotten, closer in spirit to thermal underlayers than to ski outerwear. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 More recently, the brand has been making a strong case for its outerwear. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026 The Fall 2026 Coat Trends to Shop Strong outerwear anchored the fall 2026 collections. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outerwear
  1. sportswear
  2. activewear
  3. loungewear
  4. underwear
  5. couture
  6. sleepwear
  7. tailoring
Noun
  • In recent years, as streetwear, sportswear and high fashion comingle, the humble cap has been given new life on the runways.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The sportswear and sneaker brand could do better if faster-than-expected innovation drives full price sales, there’s stronger wholesale sell-through and a recovery in China.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Yet as influence continues to disseminate across different channels and actors, the question isn’t which brand-mega-influencer match-up will win the activewear influencer race, but how much weight these big names carry at this point in time.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Sweaters rose 41 percent during the holiday period, substantially exceeding their annual growth rate, while activewear increased 16 percent during the holidays despite a 2 percent decline in full-year units.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Frankies Bikinis and Barefoot Dreams have released their first collaborative capsule of cozy loungewear fashions — perfect for layering up amid the crisp fall air.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to their timeless, ageless look, the slip-ons complement any ensemble, from easy loungewear to elevated denim.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Intimissimi, a leading player in the lingerie and underwear sector, is offering a moment of calm in a city defined by constant motion.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Upon entering the mock prison, the inmates underwent a strip-search and then had to put on loose-fitting smocks with no underwear.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwear
Noun
  • Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Fanning kicked off the press tour in a Robert Wun couture dress with a matching ballerina headpiece.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Founded by Kate Nixon in 2015, the brand has become known for its romantic sleepwear, feminine lace lingerie and thoughtful white bridal intimates collections.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • During the Italian section of the film, Miranda comes to Andy’s hotel room at an ungodly hour and Andy is still in her cool sleepwear.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleepwear
Noun
  • The team’s 23-year-old in-house expert in men’s tailoring, Mario Vidal, also cut Carlos’s jackets to be wide on the shoulders and tight at the waist, adding further drama with exaggerated lapels.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring

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