outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Madonna, who championed the underwear as outerwear trend in the 1990s, also came under fire after wearing a Dolce & Gabbana corseted top and ruffled satin bloomers for a surprise concert in Times Square earlier this month.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 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.
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Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Factor in the cinchable hood and flip-up reflective cuffs, and this will be the most functional item in your outerwear collection.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 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.
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Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 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
Factor in the cinchable hood and flip-up reflective cuffs, and this will be the most functional item in your outerwear collection.
—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 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
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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