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What is the difference between an overcoat and a coat?

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What is the difference between an overcoat and a coat?
The difference between an overcoat and a coat is design. A coat is any long garment with a front opening worn over other apparel, while an overcoat is a specific type of coat. The term describes a coat made out of heavyweight materials like wool. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and designer overcoats.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Issey Miyake Men Coat Overcoat Heavy Size 5/L
By Issey Miyake
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Issey Miyake Heavy Men Coat, TRNU0 Color: black (An actual color may a bit vary
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2010s European Coats

Ermenegildo Zegna Men Coat Heavy Overcoat Size IT54-XL, S1774
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Ermenegildo Zegna Heavy Overcoat Men Coat, S1774, KE8 Color: dark blue/navy (An
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2010s Coats

Maison Martin Margiela Men Leather Coat Long Trench Overcoat Size L
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Martin Margiela Long Trench Overcoat, VINU0 Color: Brown (An actual color may a
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Early 2000s European Coats

Neil Barrett "Chalk" Edge Wool Overcoat
By Neil Barrett
Located in New York, NY
Cool Neil Barrett Chalk Edge Overcoat for Men from the 2000's. Wool cashmere blend in a classical
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Early 2000s Italian Coats

Burberry Men Over Coat Heavy Coat Belted Size IT50-L, S1603
By Burberry
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Burberry Heavy Overcoat Belted Men Coat, S1603, VISHE0 Color: Khaki (An actual
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2010s European Coats

Soirée
Located in Los Angeles, CA
skirts blowing in the wind, three men in overcoats with hats in their hands. This flirty diptych was
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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