Tabard & Beret

The tabard (el tabard) appeared from around 1940. It was a kind of jacket, three-quarters longer than the fur coat and usually made in shades of gray, brown, or greenish, woven in a herringbone pattern. It could have fur on the lapels and was fastened with a double-breasted closure and a belt.

 It usually had four outer pockets, two at hip level and two on the chest. The latter were used to keep the hands warm, as gloves were not part of men's clothing.