Just What The Heck Is A Pea Coat Anyhow?
A pea coat is a heavy wool outer coat, originally worn by sailors in European navies. Peacoats are generally double breasted, with broad lapels, and vertical or slash pockets.
The pea coat is now considered a classic style, and is worn by many people who are not sailors. It's warmth and comfort make it a great coat to have when you're standing on the bridge of a ship in the middle of a storm... or just a windy day on dry land. Whether or not your a sailor, the pea coat is a warm and stylish jacket.
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Where do we get the name "pea coat"
The name comes from the Dutch word "pij", for a type of cloth. Peacoat was first used in the 18th century.
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GUESS Richter Peacoat
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Calvin Klein Classic Double-Breasted Pea Coat
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Kids US Navy Type Black Peacoat- Black Color
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Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Eden Wool Pea Coat
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REACTION Kenneth Cole Refined Wool Pea Coat
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