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<p>A coat is typically an outer <a href="/facts/Clothing/5J5RhkYY">garment</a> for the upper body, worn by any gender for warmth or <a href="/facts/Fashion/WbR38tGI">fashion</a>. Coats typically have long <a href="/facts/Sleeve/fSwh480H">sleeves</a> and are open down the front, and closing by means of <a href="/facts/Button_(clothing)/KwJJoP3o">buttons</a>, <a href="/facts/Zipper/VsTewMof">zippers</a>, <a href="/facts/Hook-and-loop_fastener/1hgh1DvN">hook-and-loop fasteners (AKA velcro)</a>, toggles, a <a href="/facts/Belt_(clothing)/WurjmUK1">belt</a>, or a combination of some of these. Other possible features include <a href="/facts/Collar_(clothing)/aesNTKaj">collars</a>, <a href="/facts/Shoulder_strap/3IUmpUUI">shoulder straps</a>, and <a href="/facts/Hood_(headgear)/hHBhxWm1">hoods</a>. </p>