Recent Examples on the WebThe Victorian tailcoat was a key element of formal evening wear for men during the 19th century, representing the height of formal men’s fashion.—Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 June 2024 Tailors in Chicago, California, and New York spun out double-breasted suits, along with tailcoats with cuffs but without pockets, in bright whites, blues, and salmons.—Larry Tye, Fortune, 4 May 2024 Think: satin, maxi dresses, dramatic necklines, or something with a tailcoat.—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024 On a break between takes, Harland, wearing a leather tailcoat, steps outside to get some fresh air.—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024 The actor, who plays Van Palmer on the beloved show, wore a tuxedo tailcoat typically worn with white tie and tuxedo shirt.—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024 But in the United Kingdom, where Eton serves as the ultimate symbol of the elite — Princes William and Harry studied there, as well as Boris Johnson, David Cameron and many other prime ministers, and pupils wear tailcoats — the situation was greeted with puns and a heavy dose of schadenfreude.—Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024 This type of hummingbird has a long beak that appears to examine flowers the way a doctor might examine a patient; further, the black crest and tails of the bird resemble the top hat and long tailcoats doctors once wore.—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023 For the latter track, Madonna sports a punky tailcoat by Findikoglu, inspired by an archival blazer that the singer wore for a performance in Japan back in the ’80s.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2023
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