outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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For premium sweaters and outerwear garments designed and handcrafted in New Zealand with a focus on sustainability, Queenstown’s flagship Bonz shop is unrivaled.
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
While Christopher John Rogers took direct inspiration from Pierrot, Chloé and Moschino incorporated a ruffled collar into outerwear.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Each member opted for a monochromatic black-and-white look that consisted of flowy tops, structured outerwear and loose-fit trousers – designed by Songzio, one of South Korea’s first independent designer labels.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
This was back in 2009, when outerwear for cyclists was heavy, bulky, and decidedly not form-fitting.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
While Christopher John Rogers took direct inspiration from Pierrot, Chloé and Moschino incorporated a ruffled collar into outerwear.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Each member opted for a monochromatic black-and-white look that consisted of flowy tops, structured outerwear and loose-fit trousers – designed by Songzio, one of South Korea’s first independent designer labels.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
This was back in 2009, when outerwear for cyclists was heavy, bulky, and decidedly not form-fitting.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇t-ər-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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