outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Rooted in all-American designs from the 1950s, the outerwear utilizes diverse materials like wool and distressed lamb leather, letting at-home shoppers pick from several distinct styles.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bold buckles and sculptural shapes add personality while giving oversized outerwear shape, making that heavy coat feel less overwhelming.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer launched in 1920 as a Seattle fishing shop, and became known for providing outerwear, including down jackets and sleeping bags, for the military during World War I.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Think sleek and cool layers and quietly assured outerwear via Khaite, Toteme, Susanna Chow, and La Ligne.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bold buckles and sculptural shapes add personality while giving oversized outerwear shape, making that heavy coat feel less overwhelming.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer launched in 1920 as a Seattle fishing shop, and became known for providing outerwear, including down jackets and sleeping bags, for the military during World War I.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Think sleek and cool layers and quietly assured outerwear via Khaite, Toteme, Susanna Chow, and La Ligne.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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