Balmacaan Explained

A balmacaan is a "loose, full overcoat with raglan sleeves, originally made of rough woolen cloth."[1] It is named after an estate near Inverness, Scotland, and is a single-breasted coat, often a raincoat.[2] To decrease risk of water penetrating the coat, the number of seams is reduced by bringing the sleeve to the collar rather than to the shoulder as usual. A balmacaan has raglan sleeves and a Prussian collar, and is usually made of tweed or gabardine.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: thefreedictionary.com/balmacaan. Farlex. 2013-11-03.
  2. Web site: What the Hell is...a Balmacaan?!. GQ. January 16, 2011. 2013-11-03.
  3. Web site: What is a balmacaan?. The Dreamstress. August 30, 2012. 2013-11-03.