Anopera cloak is an ankle- or floor-length loose-fittingcloak of dark, luxurious fabric such asvelvet,brocade orsatin, to be worn over anevening gown for a woman or a man'swhite tietail coat orblack tiedress suit, named after its typical designation for theopera.[1] It may be described as a fitted cloak (sometimes with sleeves), generally not as tailored as acoat. For white tie, men's opera cloaks are frequently worn with awalking stick andtop hat oropera hat.[2]
Like cloaks andcapes, the opera coat is usually lined in a coloured expensive fabric, such assilk, or a weave likesatin, for a more opulent look. An opera coat often has an elegant or dramatic collar, and may have padded sleeves. It may or may not be trimmed infur. It often has an elaborate braided rope instead of buttons at the neck.[3]
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