Frock coat

/fɹˈɒk kˈəʊt/

/fɹˈɑːk kˈoʊt/

[noun]

Frock coat

[NOUN]

a man's long coat with a fitted waist and a flared skirt that was popular in the 19th century

What is a "frock coat"?

A frock coat is a type of formal or semi-formal men's coat that was popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The coat is typically knee-length and features a fitted waist, full skirt, and wide lapels. Frock coats were commonly worn by wealthy or upper-class men for formal occasions such as weddings or balls, and were often made of luxurious materials such as silk or velvet. The style gradually fell out of fashion in the early 20th century but has experienced occasional revivals in modern times as a vintage or retro fashion item.

Examples

1. This is a real frock coat from the time period.

2. They're all wearing the dress of the day: frock coats, high collars and thick pants.

3. He can seem remote, the frock coat, the velvet collar, the fish tail beard, the bow tie.

4. At first he wore a black frock coat but soon switched to his iconic all-white suit after realizing it hid flour stains much better.

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