Justaucorps Coat Details and Key Elements

Key Elements/Details of this style of Coat:-

• Centre front fastening with shaped bottom away from the centre front of the body.
• Button fastenings on each side.
• Flat pockets at the hip.
• Gathered or pleated skirt with a curved edge.
• Knee length.
• Deep cuffs.
• Mandarin collar or stand collar.

Materials to Use:-

• Wool, Linen or Cottton.
• Fabric which holds creases well for the pleats and gathers.
• Stiff enough to hold the structure of the cuffs.
• Interfacing or tailors canvas to be used on the breast or chest area.
• Buttons for the fastenings and for decorative details if required.
• Pipping, panels, lace details and other details required.