Proper Name for Coat

[Lafont]

Regarding this pre-owned Burberry coat I purchased a few months ago, what style would you call it? I've seen some of these coats (even by better stores) referred to as "trench coats" or "single-breasted trench coats" despite the fact they lacks some of the classic features one associates with the term - d.b., epaulets, etc. Or would you call it a "mac?" Or a "balmacaan?" None of these or something else? The coat is lightweight, I'm sure excellent for rain, and the lining is not removable. It does have some fine features, such as the buttoned cuffs for adjustment, the button to raise the collar in inclement weather, and the pass-through pockets, in case these make any difference in the coat's stylistic identification. Of course the sleeves are raglan. Thanks!

 

[laphroaig]

If it is made of a waterproof material then I would say it's a mackintosh.

 

[AntiHero84]

^^+1

 

[Lafont]

"Waterproof" is a feature, not a style. Aren't all or virtually all Burberry (or Aquascutum, etc.) trench coats considered "waterproof?"

 

[Lucky Strike]

I'll call it a "mac"; I think I have the exact same model:

 

[Lafont]

Lucky Strike: Thanks. I never got anywhere in trying to determine the age and actual size of mine, though a lady with Burberry's customer relations put some time into researching it with photos I sent her. Can you tell me what size the coat is marked and which system they used in sizing it (e.g. European, British? Did you get your coat brand new and/or do you know how old it is?

 

[Lucky Strike]

Oops, sorry, Lafont, I missed this. The coat was given to me about five years ago; I imagine it must be from the late seventies or early eighties. Can't find any sizing tags, but then, I often remove tags in my clothing. I might have done that with this one.

 

[Lafont]

Thanks, anyway. Enjoy the coat! My coat's true size, but US standards, is still a mystery, as I've written elsewhere in this forum.