ulsters

Heavy Irish overcoats

Ulsters are long, loose overcoats made of heavy fabric, typically with a belt and a detachable hood or cape covering the shoulders.

The style originated in Ireland and was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for cold-weather travel: He buttoned his ulster against the wind.

garment

overcoat

Long warm outer garment

peacoat · duster · raincoat · parka · anorak · frock · loden · reefer · gabardine · windbreaker

tailoring

tweed

Textured woolen cloth

sartorial · haberdashery · tailoring · lapels · collar · cuffs · lining · buttons · seams · fitting

warmth

wool

Sheared animal fiber

heavy · layered · winter · cold-weather · snug · cozy · lined · thick · protective · shelter

heritage

Victorian

Of a prim era

vintage · historical · classic · bygone · nostalgia · retro · heirloom · authentic · traditional · nineteenth-century

Opposites
garment length

ulstersboleros

Cropped open-front jackets

shrugs · bomber jackets · crop tops · car coats

formality and occasion

ulstersdinner jackets

Men's formal evening coats

frock coats · evening wraps

coat fit and structure

ulstersblazers

Semiformal lightweight jackets

suit jackets · frock coats

Phrases
Family

ulster, Ulster, Ulsterman

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G