Thesaurus results for OUTERWEAR

outerwear

noun

Definition of outerwear

as in sportswear

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Recent Examples of outerwear They’re found in raincoats, and they’re also found in outerwear, which needs a finished product that can keep the consumer dry in long days out in nature. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Louvet says the company’s highest priority categories are womenswear, outerwear and handbags, and this season was entirely womenswear. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026 Shorter inseams can save you a trip to the tailor, while petite-specific outerwear and boots can help ensure hems and shaft heights hit where they’re intended. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026 Rather than launch with a small capsule of a few pieces, Vivet’s first season included menswear, womenswear, outerwear, and footwear. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outerwear

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Noun

Ayman El Bouhy, chairman at Champs Land, an Egyptian sportswear manufacturer operating out of the Mekka Industrial Zone in Abu Rawash, spoke about the fast-growing changes in the industry and inside his own business.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
The sportswear industry is in a funk, dragged down by a lackluster market for lifestyle sneakers and apparel.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Founded by Rachel Dillon in 2019, CSB — formerly named Crop Shop Boutique — merges functional activewear with elevated design.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
With the rise of activewear as a high-fashion option, black biker shorts are no longer relegated to yoga studios and barre classes.

— Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of activewear

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While on the road, DeSorbo launched a loungewear line called Daphne (named after her beloved cat), and then hosted red carpets for Vanity Fair’s Oscar party and the Actor Awards.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Alo is a brand loved by InStyle editors and celebrities like Kendall Jenner thanks to its modern spin on workout clothes and loungewear.

— Kim Grundy, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Leaning into the lingerie aesthetic, Lisa’s dress showed off her red underwear with a gauzy bodycon skirt, which featured a ruched design at her hips and garter-like strings.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Riley’s dress by McQueen; boots by Hunter; bra by Fleur du Mal; underwear by Dolce & Gabbana.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of underwear

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In July, the multihyphenate — who launched her hair care line, Grow-Good Beauty, in March — took her hair to new heights, crafting a spherical updo, courtesy of Stylez, at the Robert Wun fall 2027 couture show in Paris.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Daisy Edgar-Jones Daisy Edgar-Jones stepped out for the Berlin premiere of Sense & Sensibility in a baby blue satin Armani Privé SS05 couture gown and Boucheron jewelry.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 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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The fall range zeroes in on bustier dresses, shrunken blazers cinched at the waist, pencil skirts with snap buttons running down the front, power tailoring and cropped trucker jackets.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 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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