Line #25 Main/CoatsAndJackets


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2	[[caption-width-right:260:They make these tropes look ''good''.]]
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4	Oh sure, most coats in RealLife and fiction are worn for warmth and other kinds of protection, but just as often in fiction, they can be used to say something about a character, or add a slight touch of style to a scene. Whether it's a [[HellBentForLeather leather jacket]], a trench coat, a [[SharpDressedMan suave blazer]], or a [[PrettyInMink fur coat]], these garments can fulfill a lot of tropes.
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6	These tropes can overlap with various other tropes, like CostumePorn, BlingOfWar, RuleOfGlamorous, RuleOfCool.
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8	!!Related:
9	+ TheCapedIndex: They're like coats, but without sleeves.
10	+ CraniumCoverings: A coat can be paired with a hat, or other something similar.
11	+ DressesGownsAndSkirts: A nice thing to wear under a coat.
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13	!!Tropes
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15	* AngelsInOvercoats: If angels appear on Earth, they're wearing overcoats to hide their wings.
16	* BadassLongcoat: RuleOfCool says the right coat makes characters look even better.
17	* BadassLongRobe: Same as above, but applies to a robe.
18	* BlackCloak: A black coat, robe, or cape, can make a character look sinister and mysterious.
19	* CloakOfDefense: A cloak, cape, robe, coat, jacket or shawl with special defensive properties.
20	* CoatCape: Wearing a coat over the shoulders still looks cool.
21	* CoatHatMask: Not all superheroes use tights and capes.
22	* CoatFullOfContraband: Your coat is fully lined with a black market.
23	* CoatOverTheShoulder: Drape your jacket over one shoulder, and you can't help but look stylish.
24	* TheCoatsAreOff: Coats can add extra pounds to carry, so taking them off means one doesn't want to hold back in a fight.
25	* ComfortingComforter: Coats can be used in this way.
26	* ConspicuousTrenchcoat: There are plenty of instances where this garment stands out like a sore thumb.
27	* GasMaskLongcoat: You want your HazmatSuit to look cool? Add a coat.
28	* HerBoyfriendsJacket: Sharing this means they're going steady.
29	* LabcoatOfScienceAndMedicine: In fiction, it's the most immediate way to tell someone is in these fields.
30	* NakedInMink: Any fur garment will do to cover up nudity (while still implying it), but a coat is the most common.
31	* NotSoBadassLongcoat: It looks iconic, even though you're not kicking ass in it.
32	* NoShirtLongJacket: The best of both being shirtless and having a cool coat.
33	* PimpDuds: The classic pimp look includes a funky 70s coat.
34	* PlagueDoctor: Add a bird mask with your coat, and you're treating some pretty heavy old-timey epidemic.
35	* PrettyInMink: Luxury fur garments are commonly done as jacket and coats.
36	* PuddleCoveringChivalry: Using your coat or cloak to cover a puddle so a lady can cross it.
37	* RaincoatOfHorror: The latest in horror movie fashion.
38	* SexyCoatFlashing: Guess what she's not wearing under it.
39	* TotemPoleTrench: In that coat are two or more smaller people standing on each other.
40	* TrenchcoatBrigade: John Constantine inspired wearing coats among his knockoffs.
41	* TrenchCoatWarfare: Hiding an arsenal in your coat lining.
42	* YouMustBeCold: The garment given over is often a coat.
43	[[/index]]
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45	Don't forget to put these tropes on, or you'll CatchYourDeathOfCold.

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