Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear But Jurney also sees opportunities to make all products, from cotton T-shirts to athletic outerwear, perform better, last longer and take a lighter toll on the environment. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Funnel-neck outerwear has moved from runway curiosity to the dominant transitional jacket of the season, with search demand up nearly 2,000% year over year. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 What makes funnel-neck outerwear work beyond one season The strongest case for staying power is function. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear

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This latest project marks nearly a decade of collaboration between the Bulgarian fashion brand and the Japanese sportswear company.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Lululemon has overhauled its senior leadership structure, creating new president, chief product officer and chief operating officer roles as the activewear company looks to strengthen product development, brand execution and operations.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Curve Love denim and YPB activewear were both developed after customers asked Abercrombie to add those kinds of products, which shows how shopper feedback has influenced what ends up on the racks.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of activewear

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Matching Sets for Lounging My love of two-piece matching sets extends to my at-home loungewear too.

— Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026
Upon opening, the store will feature Djerf Avenue’s bestsellers including the Breezy shirt, loungewear and plush robes, alongside a handful of store exclusives like key chains, a deck of cards and water bottles.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Mangione was taken to a police station, where officers found more items, including a gun, a silencer, a gun magazine hidden in a pair of underwear and a journal with handwritten notes.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Across the runways, underwear was doing an increasing share of the dressing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of underwear

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Where to Shop Arch Goat The archival store, which specializes in hard-to-find runway looks, particularly those from Chanel, Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier, reflects its owner, Gen Z couture collector Jason Xue’s love for serious Y2K fashion.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
HighBall Halloween in Columbus hosts a public costume contest with multiple categories, a costume couture fashion show, live music and performers, and more.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of couture

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Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleepwear

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Alongside training in apparel, menswear tailoring, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and fashion communication and management, students will benefit from dedicated modules covering technology, artificial intelligence, new materials and sustainability.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
For the occasion, Cameron wore a custom Giorgio Armani suit, coordinating with her now-husband in sleek tailoring by Giuliva Heritage.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

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