Frock coat

A frock coat is a men's coat introduced in the early nineteenth century characterized by knee-length skirts all around, in contrast to tail coats and cutaways. Some styles of frock coat have a seam at the waist.

Related Topics:
Coat - Nineteenth century - Tail coat - Cutaways

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Frock coats usually button only to the waist, and may be decorated with a pair of buttons at the back waist.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The term derives from frock, an ancient word for a loose outer garment, which is also the source of modern frock for a priest's robe or a woman's dress.

Related Topics:
Frock - Dress

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~