Coat
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Another English influence on European fashions was the adoption of the frac, or frock coat. It had a rolled collar, narrow sleeves with small cuffs, and a short waistline with cutaway tails. A late version, like this example from the 1790s, was cut almost to the middle of the chest to show a good portion of the waistcoat when it was buttoned; the frac was worn with contrasting breeches. The fine muslin stock worn with this jacket was wrapped around the neck several times and tied in a large knot under the chin.
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