overgarments

Clothes worn atop

Overgarments are clothing items worn over other garments, typically for warmth, protection, or as an outer layer.

The term encompasses coats, jackets, cloaks, and similar outerwear designed to be put on over regular clothing.

She hung her overgarments in the hall closet before entering the party.

types

coats

Outer warmth garments

  • jacketsWaist-length outer garments
  • cloaksLoose outer wraps
  • capesArmless cloaks or promontories

ponchos · robes · shawls · wraps · parkas · anoraks · trenchcoats · peacoats · overcoats · raincoats

protective

rainwear

Clothing for wet weather

weatherproof · thermal · oilskin · slicker · cagoule · waxed · moisture-wicking · breathable · reflective · high-visibility

layering

cardigans

Front-opening knitted garments

gilets · shrugs · boleros · tunics · kimonos · stoles · fleeces · hoodies · sweatshirts · jerseys

fashion

silhouette

Filled-in outline shape

runway · designer · ensemble · elegance · vintage · textiles · couturier · styling · outfitting · collection

Opposites
clothing layer position

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Clothing worn beneath outerwear

underwear · underclothes · underclothing · underthings · innerwear

Family

overgarment

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G