Overcoat

An overcoat is a kind of lengthy coat supposed to be worn because the outermost garment, typically extends under the knee. Overcoats are maximum typically utilized in iciness whilst warm temperature is extra important. They are once in a while burdened with or known as topcoats, which can be shorter and stop at or above the knees. Topcoats and overcoats collectively are called outercoats. Unlike overcoats, topcoats are typically crafted from lighter-weight material together with gabardine or covert, at the same time as overcoats are crafted from heavier material.

A traditional overcoat below the knee is double-breasted. However, single-breasted models are now much more common and just as acceptable, especially for those who do not need to add extra bulk or width to their frame. Go for classic notched lapels and avoid using the pockets (of which there should be one at the chest and two at the waist) as much as possible to maintain a streamlined silhouette three.