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Recent Examples of outerwear
The sweater is the ideal closet staple that works as a standalone top and can also be layered over classic T-shirts and tank tops to replace heavier outerwear, like puffer jackets, as temperatures get warmer.
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
In keeping with spring’s most influential fashion trends, the trendiest outerwear of the moment falls into a few main categories: boho chic (à la Chloé and Isabel Marant), sculptural minimalism (in the vein of Tibi and Proenza Schouler), and moneyed prep (perfected by Gucci and Ralph Lauren).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know The jacket ranks among the top sellers in men's military outerwear on the platform owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
That fluidity may be why a variety of colors have popped up in unexpected forms this season, from nuanced tailoring and fine Savile Row suits to techy sports gear and cool outerwear.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
In keeping with spring’s most influential fashion trends, the trendiest outerwear of the moment falls into a few main categories: boho chic (à la Chloé and Isabel Marant), sculptural minimalism (in the vein of Tibi and Proenza Schouler), and moneyed prep (perfected by Gucci and Ralph Lauren).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know The jacket ranks among the top sellers in men's military outerwear on the platform owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
That fluidity may be why a variety of colors have popped up in unexpected forms this season, from nuanced tailoring and fine Savile Row suits to techy sports gear and cool outerwear.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outerwear
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Brown’s promotional tour for the Netflix film coincided with the launch of her brand Florence by Mills’ new sportswear collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Shares of the sportswear giant plunged 5.46%, reaching the lowest level since 2020.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The activewear powerhouse has course-corrected on the fashion front, but chief executive officer Calvin McDonald signaled some caution for the year ahead.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Launched in 2013, Fabletics is the largest digitally native activewear brand, with more than $850 million in sales, compounded annual growth of 30 percent and plans to double its fleet of 100-plus stores by 2029.—
Lauren Parker,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, love it or hate it, but the return to office is in full swing, meaning WFH loungewear is taking a backseat to power suits, both on your feed and in real life.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Check out more of our favorites from the Lululemon loungewear shop below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Released last Monday, the campaign shot by photographer Mario Sorrenti featured the Puerto Rican singer wearing Calvin Klein’s new Icon cotton stretch underwear.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
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Olson is bald, 5-foot-6 in height, weighs 150 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and underwear, according to Sacramento police.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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At a screening of the film in New York City on March 11, Brown opted for a design courtesy of Tamara Ralph’s fall 2024 couture collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The minute-and-a-half trailer shows Cyrus in a myriad of dresses and outfits, including Thierry Mugler couture, Jean Paul Gaultier, custom Alexander McQueen, and Alaïa.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2025
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Even celebrities, including Jennifer Garner, Jenna Bush Hager, and Sophia Bush, wear this popular sleepwear brand, plus our testers dubbed them the best pajamas for women.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take 40% off gingham pajamas and sleepwear and bathroom accessories.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2025
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The upcoming Met Costume Institute exhibition is set to celebrate the rich legacy of Black tailoring and style, from the dandyism of the Harlem Renaissance and the sharp silhouettes of the Civil Rights era to the Black collegiate sartorialism of HBCUs.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether styled with oversized sunglasses for a dramatic flair or paired with clean, tonal tailoring, this season’s pillbox hat adds instant sophistication to any summer outfit.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outerwear. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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