Historical Emporium Men's 100% Brushed Cotton Sack Coat

Be part of the 19th century's buzz and banter wearing our Brushed Cotton Sack Coat to attend to your daily agenda. From meetings in town to a train trip to the shore, this new silhouette is comfortably appropriate for everything but the most formal events.Wondering about the backstory? The 'sack coat' gained popularity over the longer and dressier frock coat and by the 1870s had become the regulation style for conducting business and casual recreational pursuits. In a way, the sack coat was a wearable rebellion against the formal and fussy traditions of the time.Our version, highlighting all the style elements of the late 19th century, features a soft, brushed-cotton finish and with a high-button front that was often worn fastened just at the top to let a vest show through below. Other notable design details include a notched collar, unvented back (to maintain the trim shape), decorative seaming and 3 buttons at each cuff.Fashioned with a 100% cotton shell and 100% polyester lining. Recommend Dry Cleaning.Our coats are made with typical American sizing, meaning your chest measurement (in inches) is the size you should choose.To measure your chest: Raise your arms slightly and measure just under your arms. Be sure to cross over the shoulder blades and the fullest part of the chest. If your belly measures larger than your chest, use your belly measurement for coat size.See our storefront for more items!

• Our Brushed Cotton Sack Coat has your back for nearly every 19th century situation. Rewind to a bygone era and show off what was then the latest in men's fashion
• Don't let the name "sack" fool you into thinking the garment is loose or oversized. Rather, the term was coined from "sacque cut', in reference to the specific way the two-piece back is pieced and tailored together
• Features a soft, brushed-cotton finish, rounded hem, a notched collar, and four buttons that fastening up the front, ending in high lapels
• No outer pockets, but the interior has a breast pocket and hidden ticket pocket
• Scroll down to the description for sizing help. Complete your look with historically inspired Dress Shirts, Neckties, Vests, and Trousers; all available at our storefront