overcoat
Sign in to saveright|thumb|Overcoat (left) and topcoat (right) from The Gazette of Fashion, 1872 An overcoat is a type of long, thick coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment for warmth. It usually extends below the knee. Overcoats are most often used in winter when warmth is more important.
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An overcoat is a long, thick coat worn as an outer layer to provide warmth, typically extending below the knee. It was historically most important during winter months when keeping warm was a priority.
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- History
- Chesterfield coat
- Greatcoat
- Topcoat
- Examples of overcoats
- References
right|thumb|Overcoat (left) and topcoat (right) from The Gazette of Fashion, 1872 An overcoat is a type of long, thick coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment for warmth. It usually extends below the knee. Overcoats are most often used in winter when warmth is more important.
They are sometimes confused with or referred to as topcoats, which are shorter and end at or above the knees. Topcoats and overcoats together are known as outercoats. Unlike overcoats, topcoats are usually made from lighter weight cloth such as gabardine or covert, while overcoats are made from heavier cloth or fur.