Dorothy Irish Tweed Coat
Style
Based on the iconic trench coat, Dorothy is a versatile, do-it-all coat. The large ulster collar and long length will help keep you warm and dry when it's blowing a gale. The double-breasted front and matching belt provide a variety of styling options from buttoned up to casually cinched. The belt can also be tied at the back like a classic trench, creating a flattering hourglass silhouette. The detailing gives Dorothy a vintage feel, without straying into costume.
Fit
Dorothy is a slim fitting coat with narrow sleeves and a below-the-knee length. We would recommend sizing up one from your usual size.
Design Features
- 8x4 Double-breasted closure.
- Large, ulster-style collar.
- Belted closure, with a leather-effect buckle.
- Buttoned straps on sleeves.
- Front slash pockets.
- 2x Internal jetted pockets.
- Deep reverse box pleated back with concealed buttons.
- Lined in breathable viscose twill.
- Horn buttons.
| SKU | dorothy-ir-hb-moss |
|---|---|
| Fabric Weight | Midweight |
| Style Name | Dorothy |
| Pattern | Herringbone |
| Gender | Ladies |
| Colour | Greens |
| Exchange period | 30 days |
| Return & Refund period | 30 days |
Fabric
Irish tweeds are characterised by their Donegal fleck pattern. These small speck or "neps" are made by mixing shorter, colourful yarns into the base wool during the spinning process. Historically done to reduce waste and use up otherwise unusably short fibres, these contrasting specks and the fuzzy tweeds they were woven into have gained a cult following. Woven by a historic mill in Ireland, these tweeds have similar characteristic to Harris Tweed, oweing to their shared history as a working mans cloths, designed to survie the frigid north atlantic climate.
Fabric Details
- Weight: 400-430 grams (Midweight)
- Woven in Ireland
- Outer: 100% Pure New Wool
- Lining: 100% Viscose
Fabric Care
- Dry clean only.
- Do not iron.
- Do not tumble dry.
For small marks, we advise the use of a damp cloth and a small amount of clean water. A clothing brush or lint roller will remove dust or pet hair.
Herringbone
Herringbone, also called broken twill weave, describes a distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern. It is distinguished from a plain chevron by the break at reversal, which makes it resemble a broken zigzag. The pattern is called herringbone because it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish.