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Originally Posted by mineistaken
Of course. Jackets are short, coats are long (there are also short ones, but they are of the same style as that long coat if you know what I mean). Give me an image and I will tell you if it is a jacket or a coat.
Having said that - maybe there are some type of middle ground where you can not decide, but majority is still distinctive.
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You should go into politics.
I tend to use the word coat for heavier garments designed for warmth. If it's light-weight like a wind-breaker or worn more for fashion, then I will typically refer to it as a jacket.