overcoat

Heavy outer garment

An overcoat is a long, heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth, typically reaching below the knee.

The word emphasizes its function—it goes over everything else: He buttoned his overcoat against the wind.

Overcoats are associated with formal or professional dress, distinguished from casual outerwear like parkas or jackets.

styles

peacoat

Double-breasted wool jacket

topcoat · duster · raglan

formal

chesterfield

Tufted sofa or formal overcoat

theater · symphony · gala · ceremony · elegant · sophisticated · luxurious · silk-lined · grosgrain

materials

wool

Sheared animal fiber

fleece · boiled wool · alpaca · mohair · vicuña · worsted · flannel · broadcloth · doeskin · serge

warmth

insulation

Thermal transfer prevention

  • thermalPertaining to warmth
  • linedMarked with parallel marks
  • quiltedStitched through layered fabric

sherpa · cozy · snug · heavyweight · layering · winter · cold weather · windproof · interlining · batting

classic

tweed

Textured woolen cloth

camel hair · double-breasted · single-breasted · bespoke · tailored · sartorial · heritage · vintage · timeless · gentlemanly

construction

tailored

Adjusted to fit exactly

lining · hem · cuff · sleeve · seam · vent · side vents · darted · raglan sleeve · patch pocket

Categories
Opposites
garment weight/warmth

overcoatlight jacket

Uninsulated outer layer

windbreaker · linen jacket · cardigan · vest · tank top

layering position

overcoatundercoat

Preparatory paint layer

undershirt · base layer · thermal underwear · undergarment · camisole

formality/coverage

overcoatjacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

blazer · sport coat · bolero · shrug · cropped jacket

Family

overcoats, overcoating

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G