as in greatcoats
a warm outdoor coat
a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing
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Noun
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Unexpected detours on archival tropes extend to outerwear, done for example in meaty leather with a tough look, but bonded with cashmere, lined in stripey fabrics in the vein of the most traditional Boss overcoats and complemented with horn buttons or stripey linings.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026 -
First worn by English polo players to warm themselves between chukkers, the polo coat might be considered the most casual of formal overcoats, or the most formal of casual overcoats.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wear them layered over tees, under jackets, or just straight up.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some people go all in with layers, mesh tops, colorful jackets, platform boots and tons of glitter that catches the sun and stage lights.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.—
Alejandro Badia,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Surcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoats. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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