Vintage Style Sack Coats
In the latter half of the nineteenth century, mens daywear trended to shorter coats, called Sack or Town coats. Most often used as daywear, they relegated long Frock coats to evening events, and were the precursor to modern day mens suits.
When sack coats were introduced in the 1840s, they generally had a loose fit with 4 buttons. They were frequently worn with ONLY the topmost button closed, and the bottom hem spread to show off the waistcoat and watch underneath.
In the late 1800s, sack coats were more tightly tailored to the body, and fully uttoned to show only a sliver of the waistcoat beneath, if it could be seen at all.
We are pleased to offer a broad selection of vintage sack coats and town coats, and hope you will contact us if you have any additional questions.
