Jacket

A jacket is a garment for the upper body, usually extending below the hips. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front or slightly on the side. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear. Some jackets are fashionable, while others serve as protective clothing. Jackets without sleeves are vests. The word jacket comes from the French word jaquette. The term comes from the Middle French noun jaquet, which refers to a small or lightweight tunic. In Modern French, jaquette is synonymous with jacket. Speakers of American English sometimes informally use the words jacket and coat interchangeably. The word is cognate with Spanish jaco and Italian giacca or giacchetta, first recorded around 1350s. It is ultimately loaned from Arabic shakk (شكّ), which in turn loaned from Aramean/Assyrian and Hebrew shaḳḳ (שַׁקּ). Atilla, a fancy Hungarian shell-jacket or short coat, decorated with braided cord and knots Ball jacket, often specified as a baseball jacket or football jacket, a casual jacket with knitted cuffs, collar, and waistband and a zippered front Bed jacket, a jacket made from lightweight material designed to be worn in bed Blazer, similar to but more casual than a suit jacket; single- or double-breasted of sturdy material, commonly with metal buttons. Blouson, a military-style waist-length jacket. Bolero, a very short jacket for everyone, originally worn by matadors Bomber jacket, a blouson originally designed for US aircrews in leather or nylon. Brunswick, a two-piece woman's gown of the mid-eighteenth century. Caraco, a woman's jacket of the 18th century. Cardigan, a sweater worn like a jacket. Chef's jacket Chore jacket or chore coat, a jacket made of denim or other robust cloth, with large front pockets, originally a piece of workwear Dinner jacket, part of the black-tie dress code of evening formal wear. Also known as a Dinner suit and a Tuxedo.