{"product_id":"u-s-rotc-vintage-military-wool-coatee-tailcoat-heather-blue-grey","title":"U.S. ROTC Vintage Military Wool Coatee Tailcoat — Heather Blue-Grey","description":"\u003ch1\u003e✦ U.S. ROTC Vintage Military Wool Coatee Tailcoat — Heather Blue-Grey\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThis is not just a coat. This is a \u003cstrong\u003econversation, a ceremony, and a century of history\u003c\/strong\u003e draped over your shoulders. A rare pre-loved U.S. ROTC military coatee in heather blueish-grey wool — a show-stopping, head-turning statement piece that belongs on a runway, a stage, or the boldest wardrobe you know. One of a kind. Impossible to replicate. Absolutely unmissable.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ The History: U.S. ROTC Tailcoat \u0026amp; The Coatee\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecoatee\u003c\/strong\u003e — a short-fronted, long-tailed military jacket — has its roots in the \u003cstrong\u003elate 18th and early 19th centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e, born from the Napoleonic and Regency-era officer uniforms that defined military dress across Europe and America. Characterized by its dramatic divided tail at the back, standing collar, and ornate button detailing, the coatee was the pinnacle of military formality and rank.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIn the United States, the coatee became a cornerstone of \u003cstrong\u003emilitary academy dress uniforms\u003c\/strong\u003e — most famously at West Point, where cadets have worn variations of the grey wool coatee since the early 1800s. The \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps)\u003c\/strong\u003e, established formally in 1916, adopted similarly styled ceremonial tailcoats for formal parades, commissioning ceremonies, and high-ranking events — carrying forward the visual language of honor, discipline, and tradition.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe gold buttons, braided trim, shoulder patches, and standing collar of this coatee are not mere decoration — they are \u003cstrong\u003ea visual code of rank, regiment, and pride\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each detail tells a story of the officer who wore it, the ceremonies it witnessed, and the American military tradition it represents. Today, authentic ROTC coatees are \u003cstrong\u003erare collector's pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — sought by military historians, costume designers, vintage collectors, and fashion visionaries alike.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ Product Details:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military Coatee \/ Tailcoat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. ROTC \/ Military Academy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heather Blueish-Grey\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (Shell):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Wool\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial (Lining):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton — fully lined\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing collar with gold button detail\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long sleeves with black braid \u0026amp; gold button trim\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulders:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 gold\/black patches on each shoulder\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold star patches on the right sleeve\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center button closure with 2 additional rows of button detailing — jacket-style front\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dramatic slit tail with black braid \u0026amp; gold button detailing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButtons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold throughout\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned — moth-holes present at neck and back. Sold as-is. All vintage character intact.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTags:\u003c\/strong\u003e No brand, fabrication, or size tags present\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage U.S. Military — exact date unknown\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ A Note on Condition:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThis coatee carries its history with pride. There are \u003cstrong\u003emoth-holes at the neck, sleeves and some on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hallmarks of a garment that has lived a full life. We celebrate these details as part of the story. This piece is sold as-is, and we believe its vintage character — every button, braid, and battle scar — is exactly what makes it extraordinary. \u003cem\u003eWe don't mind the damage. We love it.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ Who Is This For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThis coatee is for the \u003cstrong\u003efearless, the theatrical, and the historically obsessed\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's for the fashion editor who wants a runway-worthy outerwear moment, the vintage collector adding a true military rarity to their archive, the performer or costume designer seeking authentic drama, or simply the bold individual who refuses to blend in. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eunisex statement piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — it belongs to whoever is brave enough to wear it.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ Why You Need It This Season:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMilitary-inspired fashion is having its most powerful moment yet — and nothing is more authentic than the real thing. While fast fashion churns out imitation epaulettes and faux-brass buttons, \u003cstrong\u003eyou'll be wearing history\u003c\/strong\u003e. The structured wool silhouette, the dramatic coatee tail, the gold braid and star patches — this is the kind of piece that stops a room. Dress it up, dress it down, style it ironically or earnestly. Either way, you win.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ Style Tips — For Her:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWear over a silk slip dress and knee-high boots for a dark romantic editorial look\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePair with wide-leg trousers, a corset top, and platform oxfords for a power-fashion moment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStyle over a bodycon mini dress for a dramatic contrast of feminine and military\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLayer over a turtleneck and tailored trousers for a structured, androgynous look\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThrow over a vintage band tee and distressed denim for a punk-military mashup\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ Style Tips — For Him:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWear over a crisp white shirt and slim black trousers for a ceremonial-inspired formal look\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePair with wide-leg vintage denim and a plain tee for a high-fashion streetwear contrast\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStyle with leather trousers and Chelsea boots for a rock-military edge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLayer over a black turtleneck and tailored pants for a sleek, editorial silhouette\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWear as outerwear over a hoodie for an unexpected, avant-garde casual look\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e✦ Size \u0026amp; Fit:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing: Unisex — Best fits Men's M \/ Women's L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThis coatee has \u003cstrong\u003eno size tag\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the measurements below, it fits closest to a \u003cstrong\u003eMen's Medium or Women's Large\u003c\/strong\u003e in modern sizing. The structured military cut runs true to a tailored fit — not oversized. Please compare your measurements carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInches\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChest (approx.)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e38\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFront Length\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e21.5\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBack Length (incl. tail)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e35.5\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Tip: Measure your chest at its widest point and compare. 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