A peacoat is a short, heavy coat with a close front, often double-breasted, cut to end around the hip. Peacoat shoppers on a jackets shelf should read length, lining, and whether the closure is buttons or a zipper behind the placket.
- Use the listed chest measurement and coat length, not a generic jacket guess.
- Read the shell and lining fibers so wool-blend and smoother synthetic shells are not mixed up.
- Check pocket type and whether the listing describes a throat latch or collar tab.