1820s Early Striped Silk Pelisse, European. High-waisted but just slightly below the very high Empire style, long sleeves are full at the shoulder and narrow at the wrists, straight front and gathered back to give fullness, and elaborate buttoned front. via Metropolitan Museum, N.Y.C., U.S.A.

Definition Redingote Or Pelisse Or Walking Dress Or Coat: French word developed from English words, riding coat. Long fitted outdoor coat worn over other garments for warmth. Often left open at the front to show off the dress underneath. Sometimes cut away in front. Originally made with several capes and trimmed with large buttons. French fashion plates call these coats Redingotes and they are designed for women, men and children. English fashion plates call them a Pelisse, a walking dress, Promenade dress, or Carriage dress.