The Pea Coat

History

Originating from the Navy of Northern countries, protection a sailor in bad storms and rain at work on deck.  

Style and Occasion

Casual.

Characteristics

 - CUT AND STYLE double-breasted, with 3 x 2 big buttons and additional button to close the collar.  Close fit with a 

    slight flare at the hips.  Two-piece back.  

 - SEAMS, FRONT DARTS

 - VENTS: single midline back vent.

 - LAPEL: a wide notch lapel.

 - COLLAR: wide collar.  Large reverses to be fastened with a chin strap.

 - CUFFS: no cuffs.

 - POCKETS: warm vertical slash pockets high on the torso.

 - LENGTH: hip length.

 - MATERIAL WEIGHT: heavy material, often rough wool.