trenchcoats

Detective movie attire

Trenchcoats are long, belted waterproof coats originally designed for military officers in the trenches of World War I.

The style—double-breasted with epaulets and a distinctive collar—became iconic outerwear for detectives and spies in film noir.

Today trenchcoats are standard professional attire: She threw on her trenchcoat and headed to the office.

garment

overcoat

Long warm outer garment

waterproof · belted · double-breasted · epaulettes · tailored · collar · lapels · lining · knee-length · sleeves

noir

detective

Professional crime investigator

Marlowe · Columbo · shadowy · stakeout · surveillance · undercover · mystery · suspense · alleyway · streetlamp

heritage

Burberry

British luxury outerwear brand

Tommy · Western Front · regulation · vintage · timeless · iconic · classic · wartime · 1914 · aviator

weather

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

storm · moisture · breathable · protective · insulated · hooded · water-resistant · durable · commute · umbrella

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

oversized · vintage · vogue · catwalk · sartorial · silhouette · bespoke · stylish · statement · layering

Opposites
outerwear weight/warmth

trenchcoatsparkas

Hooded cold-weather coats

down jackets · ski jackets · winter coats · fur coats · fleece jackets

garment length

trenchcoatshoodies

Sweatshirts with attached hoods

bomber jackets · shrugs · sweatshirts · track jackets · windbreakers

formality/style

trenchcoatshoodies

Sweatshirts with attached hoods

track jackets · windbreakers · sweatshirts · varsity jackets · denim jackets

Family

trenchcoat

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G