Overcoat

A long, heavy coat designed to be worn over a suit or blazer in cold weather. Common fabrics include wool, cashmere, and camel hair. The most formal outerwear option for men.

Also known as: Topcoat. Category: Garment Types.

In men's style, "overcoat" belongs to the Garment Types family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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