Trench Coat

A long, double-breasted waterproof coat with a belt, shoulder epaulettes, and a storm flap. Originally a military garment, the trench coat is now a sophisticated outerwear staple.

Category: Garment Types.

In men's style, "trench coat" 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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