Acovert coat is a gentleman'sovercoat typically with notchedlapels which originated in the late 19th century as a "shorttopcoat" to be worn forhunting andhorse riding.[1][2]
A popular form of covert coat is theCrombie.
Since the 20th century, after the introduction of thesuit for everyday use in town as opposed to thefrock coat and themorning dress, the covert coat is used as a shorter, moreinformal topcoat option to the longer knee-lengthChesterfield coat traditionally associated withformal wear.
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Covert cloth, from the French "couvert" (covered), is a heavytweed named after a covered area rich in game wildlife that would serve as a starting point on a hunt.[2] A covert coat is always single-breasted with notched lapels, a centre vent, flap pockets, and a signature four (sometimes five) lines of stitching at the cuffs and hem; a ticket pocket is optional. The collar may be constructed of covert cloth or velvet.[3] The traditional colour varies from a light greenish-tan brown to a fawnish mix to a rather deep tannish-green, but variants in grey and navy are also common.[2]
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