lounging jacket
Noun: A lounging jacket is a man's soft, comfortable jacket, typically worn at home. It is often designed with a tie belt (a fabric belt that is tied to close the jacket) and is intended for informal, relaxing wear in private settings.
A lounging jacket is a specific type of informal homewear. It is not for formal or public occasions. The key features are its soft material and the tie belt closure. * He put on his lounging jacket after dinner to read in his study. * The gentleman preferred a silk lounging jacket for his evening relaxation at home.
The term "lounging jacket" evokes a specific, somewhat traditional image of domestic leisure, often associated with a bygone era of formal home attire. It is more specific than general terms like "robe" or "housecoat." * In the portrait, the subject was depicted in an elegant lounging jacket, symbolizing his private, intellectual life.
- Smoking jacket: A related, often more ornate type of lounging jacket historically worn by men after dinner, sometimes made of velvet or silk and trimmed with cord.
- Robe: A more general term for a loose-fitting garment worn for relaxation, often over nightwear.
- Housecoat: A casual, coat-like garment worn at home, typically by women.
- Dressing gown (though this is often longer and may be worn by any gender)
- Robes (general term)
- Suit jacket
- Blazer
- Formal wear
- At-home attire: Clothing specifically for wearing in one's own home, which includes items like a lounging jacket.
- Leisurewear: Clothing designed for relaxation and informal activities.
- a man's soft jacket usually with a tie belt; worn at home