outergarments
Clothes worn outside
Outergarments are clothing worn over other clothes—coats, jackets, cloaks, and similar items designed as the outermost layer of dress.
The term appears mainly in formal or commercial contexts: The store's outergarments department carries winter coats and rainwear.
Also spelled as two words: outer garments.
Outer garment or layer
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- overcoatLong warm outer garment
- parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
poncho · cape · cardigan · anorak · windbreaker · peacoat · cloak · kimono
Waterproof outer garment
- slickerWaterproof outer garment
- cagouleLightweight hooded rain garment
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
windbreaker · parka · trenchcoat · gabardine · shell · waxed · waterproof · insulated
Front-opening knitted garment
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
shrug · bolero · wrap · jersey · fleece · turtleneck · hoodie · gilet
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- designerOne who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
ensemble · vintage · drapery · fitted · structured · double-breasted · single-breasted · lapel
Toxic materials needing precautions
- coverallFull-body protective garment
- smockLoose protective outer layer
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
high-visibility · reflective · flame-resistant · rainsuit · biohazard · cleanroom
coat
Outer garment or layer
blazer · poncho · cape · cardigan · anorak · windbreaker · peacoat · cloak · kimono · shawl
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
- slickerWaterproof outer garment
- cagouleLightweight hooded rain garment
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
anorak · windbreaker · parka · trenchcoat · gabardine · shell · waxed · waterproof · insulated · puffer
cardigan
Front-opening knitted garment
blazer · shrug · bolero · wrap · jersey · fleece · turtleneck · hoodie · gilet · overshirt
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- designerOne who plans appearances
- runwayPaved path for planes
silhouette · ensemble · vintage · drapery · fitted · structured · double-breasted · single-breasted · lapel · hemline
hazmat
Toxic materials needing precautions
- coverallFull-body protective garment
- smockLoose protective outer layer
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
scrubs · high-visibility · reflective · flame-resistant · rainsuit · biohazard · cleanroom
outergarmentsunderwear
Clothing worn beneath
undergarments · underclothes · underthings · innerwear · lingerie
outer, garment, garments, out, outing, outward, outwardly, outermost, outmost