How to Use overshirt in a Sentence

overshirt

noun
  • There’s a lot to love about this Asos Design overshirt.
    Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 21 Dec. 2020
  • The Frankie Shop’s overshirt with a matching maxiskirt from Rag & Bone fits the bill—and in an affordable way.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
  • What’s the fine line between an overshirt and a shirt that’s just big enough to be worn above another?
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The overshirt, which also comes in brown, dark green, dark blue and gray, can be customized.
    Marques Harper Deputy Features Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Some overshirts are so versatile that they can even be worn on their own.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Mix and match a silk slip skirt with Chelsea boots and a turtleneck sweater or fleece overshirt for a shopping day in London.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023
  • For the outing, Katie wore black pants, a black crop tank top, a jean overshirt, white sneakers, and because our queen cares about the health of others: a black face mask.
    Bianca Rodriguez, Marie Claire, 11 Nov. 2020
  • For night, simply remove the overshirt and swap in a minimal heel or dressy flat sandal.
    Minna Shim, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2023
  • Among the items with an extra 50% off is the twill utility overshirt by Polo Ralph Lauren.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 2 July 2021
  • The hair is mussed, faces are bare of makeup, their off-duty wardrobe consists of white tees, denim overshirts, jeans, and loose-fitting trousers.
    Taylor Glasby, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
  • This overshirt with funky patchwork can be layered over thermals and hoodies or worn on its own when the weather thaws.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2023
  • The logo of the migrant farmers, whose flag featured an Aztec eagle, was featured across overshirts and T-shirts.
    Washington Post, 20 June 2019
  • For the outing, Ratajkowski, 32, wore a brown overshirt, a matching up, baggy black trousers, black heels and a gold choker.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Mia then moved her overshirt slightly to reveal a growing baby bump.
    Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Meanwhile, Holland, 25, kept it casual in a white T-shirt and blue flannel overshirt, over a pair of drawstring pants.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2021
  • Lumberjacks and the hipster bartenders who ape their style have long favored Pendleton’s flannel overshirts.
    Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 21 June 2018
  • In the clip, the camera pans from the country singer’s signature outfit of boots, jeans and a simple black overshirt only to reveal that the former One Direction-er had stepped into his role as a coach.
    Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Oswaldo Vidal Martín always wears the same thing to court: a striped overshirt, its wide collar and cuffs woven with geometric patterns and flowers.
    Rachel Nolan, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
  • And where a Pendleton overshirt skimps on storage, a modern shacket resembles a backpack with armholes.
    Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 21 June 2018
  • It’s not only a great, modern option for a pilates class but also serves as a perfect base for an everyday outfit when paired with a button-up overshirt or a chunky spring knit.
    Tonne Goodman, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2021
  • The dress code violators for this season include a wool flannel overshirt, a plaid balmacaan coat, and a tiger camo jungle jacket with matching fatigues.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Freemans Sporting Club has emerged as another recent booster, using the fabric in a Casentino wool overshirt and a Casentino wool full-zip jacket.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2022
  • For those chillier days, the line’s outerwear includes a virgin wool and cashmere coat in brown, plus a suede shearling bomber jacket and a water-resistant cashmere overshirt for men.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The floral jacquard print of this hybrid jacket-overshirt from Woolrich was, no kidding, inspired by a mid century fabric likely used for a sofa from the company’s archives.
    Andrew Nelson, WSJ, 27 Mar. 2021
  • This overshirt is a great option for men who want to incorporate a shacket into their fall or spring wardrobes, or anyone who simply wants a dependable jacket that can provide a bit of warmth on chillier days.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2022
  • These days, a linen shirt isn’t just restricted to being a summer vacation item: a linen-blend overshirt can serve as a lightweight jacket for dinners on a temperate Mediterranean evening, or as a layering piece throughout the colder months too.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2021
  • It will be joined by other items drawing on Anglo style and campus life including an oversized duffel coat, pleated wool trousers, brushed cotton overshirts, and suiting in cotton corduroy or flannel.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 May 2023

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