Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear Within that, footwear, lightweight outerwear and accessories were the clear winners, as buyers leaned into versatile categories that can work across seasons. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Just as knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, loafers are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now the soft ballet flat. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026 The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 The Pac Shell Jacket can double as outerwear or to a dinner reservation, left open with my favorite T-shirt, the Sene Studios Cumulus Crew T-Shirt. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear

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Noun

Ben Francis has spent more than a decade building Gymshark into one of Britain's biggest sportswear success stories.

— Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Look at how ubiquitous sportswear has become in daily fashion or how precisely brands position themselves.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of sportswear

Noun

Alo Yoga exemplifies this trend, expanding its presence beyond activewear into an immersive experience economy.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
From activewear heroes to beacons of quiet luxury, here are all the labels running their own summer sales right now and the top picks worth grabbing from each (in alphabetical order for your viewing pleasure).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of activewear

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Italian leather handbags, elevated dresses, and wrinkle-proof loungewear are all on their last lap before they’re gone for good.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Plenty of loungewear sets are comfortable, but few strike the right balance between cozy and breathable, not too warm but not too thin, especially for long travel days that begin in one climate and end in another.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

Definition of loungewear

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On April 27, per Cohen’s reporting, armed federal agents in bulletproof vests arrived at Morens’s home in Chester, Maryland, and handcuffed him in his underwear.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of underwear

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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Straight ahead, just past the museum-like glass display case featuring beaded vintage couture, is a massive staircase leading to The Botanist, the second-floor restaurant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of couture

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Summer sleepwear needs to be lightweight and breathable, and this linen pajama set checks all the boxes.

— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
The brand, which was launched last August by Arielle Cole, manufactures luxury cooling sleepwear to help people with night sweats get a better night’s sleep.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Definition of sleepwear

Noun

These European linen pleated pants evoke the same look with their wide legs and smart tailoring.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of tailoring

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