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About
Once more the popular peacoat is a fashion staple thanks to its erstwhile combination of classic elegance and body flattering design. One fashion icon who made the peacoat a must for any wardrobe was Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Her influence was so dominating that even today many people refer to this type of outerwear as the “Jackie O coat”.
The timeless styling of this traditional military jacket contributes to its unflagging popularity with the public. This is a jacket that manages to be paired effortlessly with almost any outfit.
A true peacoat is a double breasted, waist length jacket with double rows of buttons and a collar. There are no outer pockets and these types of coats are usually made of a heavy wool material that is navy blue in color.
Peacoats have now become a very fashion forward item and designers such as Michael Kors, Stella McCartney and Mark Jacobs have created their own peacoat styles for the consumer market. These newer jackets are made in a variety of colors including turquoise, yellow and orange. New fashion designers are constructing the outerwear from a variety of materials other than wool and adding their own personalized touches to the appearance and silhouette of this perennial favorite.