A peacoat is a short, double-breasted coat made of sturdy wool, with a large collar and a row of buttons on each side. It is shorter than an overcoat and often has vertical pockets. The style is also known as a caban jacket. That is the name you'll find it under at Suitable: among the wool coats are the Caban Coats from Steppin' Out and from Suitable itself.

Where does the peacoat come from?

The peacoat started out as a coat for sailors. The name probably comes from the Dutch word 'pij', an old word for coarse woollen cloth, but sources differ on its exact origin. Because it was a naval coat, navy is the classic colour. It was only after the Second World War that the peacoat made its way into fashion.

How to wear a peacoat

A peacoat is short, so it works well with jeans or chinos and over a thick jumper or roll neck. You can also wear it over a blazer, as long as the blazer doesn't stick out below the coat. Want to dress it up? Choose navy or charcoal; a lighter colour makes it more casual.