as in greatcoats
a warm outdoor coat
a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing
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Noun
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True to the show’s menswear focus, many attendees leaned into wool plaid blazers and overcoats.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026 -
The brand rolls out constant of-the-moment arrivals—slinky slip dresses, limited edition T-shirts, slouchy overcoats, fluffy ballet flats, and balaclavas among them.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Layering up with sweaters, jackets, socks, hats, gloves and blankets can also help.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Hats, gloves, thick jackets and layers of clothes should be worn while outdoors.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.—
Alejandro Badia,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Surcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoats. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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