| Coats had become so popular in the 18th century that they were preferred to capes and cloaks as outerwear. The terms 'jacket' and 'coat' are used synonymously for short length garments. Redingote or riding coat in English is a long, fitted coat worn by both men and women. In the latter half of the 19th century, the form-hugging knee length Basque was a popular form of jacket worn by women. |
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