Editing Overcoat (section)

==History==
In many countries, coats and gowns reaching below the knee have been worn for centuries, often for [[formal wear|formal]] uses, establishing either social status or as part of a professional or [[military uniform]]. In the 17th century, the overcoat became widely stylized and available to the different classes.

In the [[Western world]], the general profile of overcoats has remained largely unchanged for a long time. During the [[Regency era|Regency]], the fashion was to have very form-fitting clothes, with sidebodies, waist seams, and a flared skirt. Examples of this included the [[frock overcoat]] and [[paletot]].

===Chesterfield coat===
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===Greatcoat===
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