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What is the difference between an overcoat and a coat?

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What is the difference between an overcoat and a coat?
The difference between an overcoat and a coat is design. A coat is any long garment with a front opening worn over other apparel, while an overcoat is a specific type of coat. The term describes a coat made out of heavyweight materials like wool. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and designer overcoats.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme Men Coat Parka Down 3 - XL
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme Down Men Vintage Parka, VINU Color: black (An actual
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Early 2000s Asian Overcoats

Z Zegna Men Over Coat in Wool Size ITA54/Large
By Z Zegna
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Z Zegna Men Over Coat Size, S1203, ASH7 Color: dark blue (An actual color may a
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2010s European Overcoats

Issey Miyake Men Coat Overcoat Heavy Size 5/L
By Issey Miyake
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Issey Miyake Heavy Men Coat, TRNU0 Color: black (An actual color may a bit vary
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2010s European Coats

Maison Martin Margiela Men Leather Coat Long Trench Overcoat Size L
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Martin Margiela Long Trench Overcoat, VINU0 Color: Brown (An actual color may a
Category

Early 2000s European Coats

Brunello Cucinelli Men Coat Casual Overcoat Size IT48-M/L, S1408
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Brunello Cucinelli Men Coat, S1408, VIASH5 Color: grey (An actual color may a bit
Category

2010s European Coats

Z Zegna herringbone overcoat Men Coat Size ITA56 runs XL/XXL, S924
By Z Zegna
Located in Kaunas, LT
sale is 100% genuine Z Zegna herringbone overcoat, S924, SHE2 Color: brown (An actual color may a bit
Category

2010s European Coats

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