The Trench Coat

Made of water-resistant Gabardine, invented by Thomas Burberry and Aquascutum in the 19th Century.  Originally for British Officers in the Boer War, and then in the trenches of the First World War.

A raincoat for when it is not too cold outside.  The colour is meant to be khaki.  It is designed to be a mixture of an ordinary raincoat and a military coat.  

 - CUT 

 - SEAMS, FRONT DARTS: double breasted with eight to ten buttons; with a deep back yoke

   aka rain guard.

 - VENTS: single central wedge back vent with a button tab to hold it closed in the rain.

 - COLOUR: khaki; hence ideal for autumn.

 - SLEEVES: Raglan sleeves.

 - SHOULDERS: with epaulets.

 - LAPEL: wide lapels.

 - COLLAR: Napoleon collar (with lapels) and with a storm flap aka gun flap or gun patch;

   also a chin strap or throat latch tied to the back of the collar.   

   There is a triangular brim overlapping the fastening for a better latch.

 - CUFFS: with buckled sleeve cuff straps.

 - POCKETS: buttoned storm pockets.

 - BELT: detachable D-Ring (in the back) waist belt with belt loops and buckles.

 - LENGTH: mid-thigh to below the knee length up to a few inches above the ground to protect 

    the legs from the  water - that is the original and most useful

    length.  Shorter versions are fashion statement or merely skimping on cloth, unless one is

    very short in stature.

 - MATERIAL WEIGHT: Gabardine; not heavy, water repellent.