An overcoat is a type of long coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment, which usually extends below the knee. Overcoats are most commonly used in winter when warmth is more important.
What do you call those long coats?
A short coat is also called a jacket and a long coat is also called an overcoat.
What are knee length coats called?
frock coat
Are long coats better?
Longer coats work best on longer people, shorter coats on shorter people. Of course if you live somewhere that gets super cold, who cares if you're short and the coat swamps you – at least you'll be warm (which in the end is the most important thing when you're in sub zero temperatures).
Should a winter coat be long?
You'll probably want a coat that is long enough to keep you sufficiently warm but isn't so long that it's difficult to walk in. A mid-thigh winter coat with a pair of thick, warm pants and boots should do the trick.
What length should my coat be?
A well-chosen coat must neither be too short nor too long. The coat length should be based on the size of the body. A good guide is the rule that the hem should preferably end a hand's breath above the knee. This length has a visually elongating effect.