Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
Also, I do not think this is a doublet, since there is no indication of a collar at all. We would see it if it had one. What I see, though, is a lapel that is not connected to anything, and it seems to just be flat around the neck, with his shirt collar being the only thing showing.
When you say this isn't a doublet because of the lack of collar, you are using a modern interpretation of the word "doublet". Most modern retailers use the word doublet to describe a coat that closes in the front and has a high collar. That wasn't always the case and to this day there are still people who use the word-- especially when referring to an evening coat-- without being too specific.