field jacket

Soldier's outer layer

A field jacket is a sturdy, casual jacket originally designed for military use in the field.

It typically features multiple pockets, a front zipper or buttons, and a drawstring waist.

The style has crossed into civilian fashion, where it's sometimes called a military jacket or army jacket: She threw on a field jacket over her dress.

military

camouflage

Concealment through visual blending

army · marines · infantry · fatigues · khaki · insignia · patches · regiment · battalion · platoon

utility

pockets

Fabric compartments in clothing

  • cargoTransported goods
  • zipperToothed closure device
  • snapsQuick fasteners or photos

drawstring · hood · lining · waterproof · windproof · breathable · insulation · adjustable · reinforced · durable

outdoor

hiking

Recreational trail walking

  • campingOutdoor recreational lodging
  • wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
  • trailPath through wilderness

expedition · backpacking · hunting · fishing · safari · terrain · weather · layering · warmth · protection

fashion

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

trendy · layering · vintage · retro · fitted · oversized · runway · contemporary · menswear · casual

materials

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • canvasHeavy woven cloth
  • twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer

ripstop · waxed · gabardine · polyester · sateen · heavyweight · quilted · fleece-lined · weatherproof · treated

Categories
Opposites
military formality

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Ceremonial military attire

dress blues · ceremonial uniform · full dress uniform · dress whites · parade uniform

military vs. civilian attire

field jacketsport coat

Semiformal men's jacket

ruggedness and practicality

field jackettuxedo jacket

Formal evening suit top

dinner jacket · tailcoat · smoking jacket · formalwear · ball gown

Family

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