Meaning of "Upperwear"
This term refers to a fashion and lifestyle trend in which people dress smartly (upper) for the upper body—such as when working from home or participating in video conferences—while keeping the lower body comfortable (wear).
"With more people working from home these days, I’ve been joining meetings dressed neatly from the waist up in upperwear and comfortably from the waist down."
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