duffle coat

Hooded wool outerwear

A duffle coat is a hooded wool coat fastened with toggle buttons that loop through rope closures rather than buttonholes.

The thick, coarse fabric and distinctive fastenings made it practical naval wear before becoming a civilian classic: He wore his old duffle coat against the wind.

garment

outerwear

Protective top garments

  • jacketSleeved upper-body covering
  • hoodAttached head covering
  • woolSheared animal fiber

toggle · parka · trenchcoat · anorak · clothing · apparel · pockets · collar · lining · cuff

naval

sailor

Seafaring crew member

wartime · British · WWII · Monty · Montgomery · dock · shipyard · nautical · maritime · deck

warmth

insulation

Thermal transfer prevention

snug · layering · fleece · quilted · protective · shelter · winter · cold-weather · lined · heavyweight

fashion

vintage

Quality from past eras

preppy · collegiate · Paddington · iconic · timeless · casual · style · sixties · mod · understated

toggle

fastener

Secures things together

  • closureSense of emotional resolution
  • woodenMade from timber
  • hornPointed animal headgear

loop · rope · hemp · jute · olive · button · clasp · secure · attach · traditional

Categories
Opposites
garment weight and warmth

duffle coatwindbreaker

Lightweight gust-resistant jacket

rain shell · lightweight jacket · linen blazer · linen jacket · vest

closure mechanism

duffle coatparka

Insulated hooded winter coat

bomber jacket · ski jacket · track jacket · wrap coat

style and formality

duffle coatovercoat

Long warm outer garment

topcoat · cashmere coat · dress coat · tuxedo jacket · frock coat

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G