The shape comes from the waist. Everything above it is a conventional notch-lapel coat; everything below flares out into a full skirt, and the self-tie belt is the hinge the whole silhouette turns on.
Pull it tight and the coat swings when you walk. Leave it loose and it falls straight, which is a different coat entirely. Welt pockets sit at hip height so they do not interrupt the flare, the lapels are cut narrow and notched, and the wool has enough weight to hold the skirt out rather than let it collapse against the leg.
It is the most old-fashioned coat here, in the sense that it was designed to look good moving.
Details You'll Love
- Self-tie belt at the waist - the hinge the whole silhouette turns on, tight or loose.
- Flared skirt - swings out below the waist rather than falling straight down.
- Narrow notch lapels - kept small so they do not compete with the shape below.
- Hip-height welt pockets - set flat so they do not interrupt the flare.
- Weighted wool cloth - substantial enough to hold the skirt out rather than let it collapse.
