redingote
/ˈrɛdɪŋˌɡoʊt/
noun
- A woman's long coat, often fitted at the waist and flared at the bottom, originally based on a riding coat.
- The vintage redingote had brass buttons and a velvet collar.
- She wore a stylish redingote over her dress to the autumn wedding.
- Fashion designers often update the classic redingote with modern fabrics.
- A man's fitted overcoat, typically double-breasted, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- In historical paintings, men often appear in a redingote with a high collar.
- The gentleman's redingote was made of heavy wool and reached his knees.
- He found an antique redingote in the costume shop for the play.