Coat

Coat size is equal to your chest size (for example, if your chest is 38 inches, your coat should be a size 38 regular, tall, short or big, depending on your height). Put your arms down and measure around your chest and fullest part of your arms (most prominent part of bicep). How do I […]

Unbutton the coat when you sit. In general, it’s recommended that you button your jacket while standing and you unbutton your coat while sitting. For some people, it’s also common to unbutton the coat for walking. How you choose to wear your coat is completely up to you. Do you wear a sports coat while […]

Down, synthetic materials, and wool are the most common types of insulation used in winter coats. Each has its own advantages, but the way they keep you warm is similar: Your body generates heat and warms the still air trapped between the fibers and filaments of the materials. What material is a winter coat made […]

Appropriate items for a coat closet are, of course, coats and jackets, outerwear accessories, umbrellas, boots, and dog-walking supplies. If possible, store only the appropriate seasonal items. Sort coats by length to provide the most wall space for shelves or storage bins. What is a coat closet used for? A well-organized coat closet is a […]

Besides keeping your pup dry, they can help with warmth, visibility, and even skin and coat health. Not all dogs need a rain jacket, though, especially if their coat naturally traps warmth and repels water. Do dogs get cold in the rain? “Do dogs get cold?” is a question many dog owners ask themselves when […]

Our furry friends still like to spend time outside during the colder winter months, but do they need protective clothing such as sweaters and coats? In most cases, the answer is no. Most dogs have enough fur to keep them warm outside during the winter. At what temperature do dogs need a coat? Even dogs […]

A diamond bejeweled jacket, created by fashion designer Farrah Gray and jeweler Peter Marco, has been unveiled at an upscale shop in Beverly Hills. The “stunning” jacket features 460 carats of flawless diamonds, and is called by Gray and Marco “a piece that will never be reproduced.” Whats the most expensive jacket brand? The most […]

Truth and loyalty. Even the colors can have special meaning in a “family crest” or coat of arms: Color Heraldic Name Symbolism Blue Azure Truth and loyalty Green Vert Hope, joy, and loyalty in love Black Sable Constancy or grief Purple Purpure Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice What do the Colours mean on a coat […]

Heraldic Ordinaries Fess = horizontal stripe across the shield. Pale = vertical stripe down the shield. Bend = diagonal stripe. Chevron = like a house gable, pointing upwards. Cross = a plain cross. Saltire = a ‘St. Andrew’s cross’ Chief = bar across top edge of shield. Bordure = border round edges of shield. What […]

The heraldic figure is used in these coats of arms to represent electricity (especially telecommunications ). Newer heraldry also has the zigzag, arrow-headed lightning bolt. What do lightning bolts symbolize? Throughout its history as a logo and symbol, the lightning bolt has stood for speed, power, and danger—and sometimes a little fun. So now… A […]

The swan is a water bird, both graceful and fierce, famed for its death song; it was said to bring good luck. It’s found in the arms of Dale as early as 1387 [DBA2 153]. The young swan was also called a “cygnet”, especially for canting, as in the arms of Synnot, c. 1470 [DBA2 […]

1. The king’s shield was emblazoned with his family coat of arms. 2. The coach bears the royal coat of arms. What does the phrase coat of arms mean? A coat of arms is a symbol that represents a specific family or person. Originally appearing on shields or flags, coats of arms were once used […]

Its depiction is very natural, and it is commonly represented holding a horse-shoe or a key. Its feathers also occur frequently in heraldry. It stands for patience, tranquillity, obedience, vigilance and endurance. What does a crescent mean on a coat of arms? The crescent stands for one who has been ‘enlightened and honoured by the […]

In this page you can discover 14 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for coat-of-arms, like: armorial bearings, emblem, crest, blazon, armorial, arms, ensign, cartouche, bearings, blazonry and heraldic device. What’s another name for coat of arm? What is another word for coat of arms? arms badge emblem ensign escutcheon logo pennon shield insignia […]

You will most likely find a family crest for the original spelling of your family name. If you have traced the records back to an ancestor who had the original spelling, then it is still your coat of arms, even though the name may be spelled differently in your line today. Does my family name […]

In heraldry, a charge is any emblem or device occupying the field of an escutcheon (shield). That may be a geometric design (sometimes called an ordinary) or a symbolic representation of a person, animal, plant, object, building, or other device. What are the parts of a coat of arms? Formally known as an achievement, armorial […]

The Italian family crests and Italian coat of arms is unique from surname to surname and the history is also different as well from family name to family name. This be no means is a history on your personal family tree. How does a family get a crest? Crests were passed down by men to […]

The coat of arms generally refers to the, cape, shield, crest and helmet, while the family crest technically only refers to the small image that lies on the helm (top of the helmet). The family crest is a component of a coat of arms, which can be used as a simplified symbol when the full […]

Animals in the Free-Roaming Area Bison, mountain goats and bighorn sheep also grow a winter coat of thick, lush underfur to protect them from the elements. Not only does a bison grow that extra fur, their skin also thickens in response to cold temperatures. Why do animals get winter coats? To survive icy and snowy […]

Gently Hand-Wash Your Coat Garments made from silk, cotton, and wool can all be hand-washed in cool water using a very (very) mild detergent without a problem. Make sure to dry with a clean towel, and let hang to dry so the piece doesn’t lose its shape. How do you wash a coat without dry […]