sack coat
Definition
Noun: 1. A man's hip-length coat with a straight back, characterized by its loose, boxy fit; specifically, the jacket of a classic suit.
Usage
The term "sack coat" refers specifically to a style of tailored jacket. It is a formal term used in menswear and historical fashion contexts to describe a particular cut. - It is used to describe the main jacket component of a traditional suit. - It distinguishes this loose-fitting style from other jacket cuts with more shaping, such as the "drape cut" or "fitted" jacket.
Examples
- For the wedding, he chose a traditional three-piece suit with a sack coat.
- The sack coat, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offered a more comfortable and less restrictive silhouette.
- The difference between a modern suit jacket and a true sack coat is in the amount of tailoring at the waist.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: In fashion history, the "sack coat" evolved from casual wear in the 1850s to become the standard business suit jacket by the early 20th century, representing a shift towards less formal, more practical menswear.
Variants and Related Words
- Sack Suit: A complete suit consisting of a sack coat and matching trousers.
- Sack Jacket: A synonym for "sack coat," emphasizing its function as a jacket.
Synonyms
- Suit jacket
- Lounge jacket (British English, similar context)
- Unstructured jacket (describing a similar modern style)
Antonyms
- Fitted jacket
- Tailored jacket (when implying significant waist suppression)
- Drape-cut jacket
Noun
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man's hiplength coat with a straight back; the jacket of a suit
