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Recent Examples of outerwear
In a photo shared from the Indio, California, festival, Jenner leaned into the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, sporting a sequined bra top with long fringe paired with baggy, light-wash denim.
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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
With the widespread availability of fully waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex, there was suddenly a whole new reason to reach for a short, lightweight piece of outerwear.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
There is also strong and consistent demand for culturally iconic product, including vintage Harley-Davidson pieces across tees, fleece, and outerwear.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Everyone from Kate and Prince William to Princess Eugenie and Lady Louise Windsor have been photographed in the label’s outerwear or sweaters.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
With the widespread availability of fully waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex, there was suddenly a whole new reason to reach for a short, lightweight piece of outerwear.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
There is also strong and consistent demand for culturally iconic product, including vintage Harley-Davidson pieces across tees, fleece, and outerwear.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Everyone from Kate and Prince William to Princess Eugenie and Lady Louise Windsor have been photographed in the label’s outerwear or sweaters.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outerwear
Noun
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Since Nike's latest earnings report in March, some analysts are no longer as bullish on the sportswear and sneaker giant.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester, which are what most activewear is made from, are best washed in cold water.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The soft fabric used for both the relaxed short-sleeve, V-neck top, and wide-leg crop pants lends this loungewear option a polished-but-comfy look moms can wear for everything from flights to dinner plans.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dress it up for work with a pair of polished trousers and a blazer, wear it to the gym or yoga class, or throw one on as comfy loungewear during chill weekends.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other big moments from Friday night at Stagecoach included Sweeney flicking underwear into the crowd at a SYRN pop-up saloon and singing a duet with Bailey Zimmerman.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Once, however, Mother found a pair of Zahida’s bloodstained underwear in the pile of clothes Salma was about to wash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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From surprise proposals to solo parenting, glam getaways to growing pains, this is the new era of reality TV where the chaos is couture — and the bonds are unbreakable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The most important thing is creating what Dzierzewski calls a comfortable sleep microclimate, in which your body isn’t trapping heat between your skin, sleepwear and bedding.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the historic Whitely Building, the city’s first department store, tailoring now comes in the form of personalized itineraries incorporating massages, facials, ice baths, sleep tracking, quartz crystal beds, and much more, depending on what your biometrics reveal about you.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As someone on the petite side, finding pants that don’t overwhelm my frame or require tailoring is always a challenge.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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