A women’s black velvet frock coat, screen-inspired with inspiration taken from the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. Black velvet hides every seam, so the outline is everything: wide peak lapels, three buttons, no outside pockets and a knee-length hem. Cut to your measurements with a canvas front and fitted first in a free test coat.
Already know what you want? Browse women’s coats and overcoats or message us. Every piece is custom made to your measurements, with a free test garment first.
Women’s Jacket & Coat Measuring Guide
Follow these simple steps to ensure your custom garment fits you perfectly. All you need is a flexible measuring tape.
You do not have to get this perfect. Send us your best measurements and we craft a free test garment to your numbers first, so the fit is confirmed on your body before we cut your final cloth. Every piece is custom made to your measurements, and the test garment is yours to keep.
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How to Measure Your Shoulder Width
Measure across your back from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other, keeping the tape flat.
How to Measure Your Desired Sleeve length
Measure from the edge of your shoulder, along the outside of your relaxed arm, to your desired sleeve length.
How to Measure Your Body Armhole
Measure around the armhole where the sleeve joins the body. Pass the tape from the top of the shoulder, under the armpit, and back to the starting point. Keep the tape comfortably snug. Measure over a lightweight shirt or close-fitting clothing, keeping your arm relaxed at your side.
How to Measure Your Bicep (Upper Arm) Circumference
With muscles relaxed, measure around the fullest part of your upper arm. Keep the tape snug with room for one finger.
How to Measure Your Wrist Circumference
Wrap the measuring tape around your wrist bone, where a watch would sit. Keep the tape snug but not tight. Leave room for one finger between the tape and your wrist for comfort
How to Measure Your Desired Garment Length
Measure from the highest point of the shoulder, next to the neck, over the fullest part of the bust, and straight down to your desired garment length. Continue to the desired hem for the garment you are ordering, whether it’s a shirt, jacket, blazer, coat, or full-length coat.
How to Measure Your Neck Circumference
Measure around the base of your neck where a collar would sit, keeping the tape level with room for one finger.
How to Measure Your Bust Circumference
Stand straight with your arms relaxed. Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping it level and snug with room for a finger.
How to Measure Your Natural Waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, typically above the belly button. Keep the tape level with room for one finger.
How to Measure Your Hips
Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat. Keep the tape level with room for one finger.
Women’s Measuring Guide
How to Take Your Own Measurements for a Perfect Fit
All you need is a flexible measuring tape, a mirror, and ideally a friend to help with the shoulder and back measurements. Wear close-fitting clothing so the tape sits against your body, stand naturally with your weight even on both feet, and keep the tape level and snug with room for one finger. Below is every measurement we may ask for. You do not have to get each number perfect: we send a free test garment before cutting your final cloth, so the fit is confirmed on your body first.
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Bust circumference
Stand straight with your arms relaxed and wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping it level and snug with room for one finger.
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Natural waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above the belly button, keeping the tape level with room for one finger.
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Waist (trouser or skirt)
Measure around the area where you normally wear your trousers or skirts, keeping the tape level with room for one finger.
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Hips and seat
Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat, keeping the tape level.
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Thigh circumference
Measure around the fullest part of your upper thigh, keeping the tape snug with room for one finger.
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Front rise
Sit down and measure from your natural waist at the front, down between your legs to the seat, to capture the rise for trousers.
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Inseam
Measure from the highest point of the crotch down the inside of your leg to the same hem point used for the trouser length measurement.
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Outseam and trouser length
Measure from the top of your waistband down the outside of your leg to the point where you want the trouser hem to finish.
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Shoulder width
Measure across your back from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other, keeping the tape flat.
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Sleeve or arm length
Measure from the edge of your shoulder, along the outside of your relaxed arm, to your desired sleeve length.
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Bicep (upper arm)
With your muscles relaxed, measure around the fullest part of your upper arm, keeping the tape snug with room for one finger.
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Neck circumference
Measure around the base of your neck where a collar would sit, keeping the tape level with room for one finger.
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Jacket or back length
Measure from the base of your neck down the center back to where you want the jacket to end.
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Dress or skirt length
Measure from your natural waist for a skirt, or from the shoulder for a dress, down to your desired hem.
Every garment is made to your measurements with no standard sizing, and a free test garment confirms the fit on your body before we cut your final cloth. Bust, waist, hips, thighs, rise, inseam, shoulders, sleeve, and length, all cut to you.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions about measuring yourself
How do I measure my bust, waist and length for a custom garment?
Use a flexible tape. For the bust, wrap it around the fullest part with the tape level. For the waist, measure the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. For length, measure from the shoulder or natural waist down to your desired hem. Keep the tape level and snug with room for one finger, and measure over close-fitting clothing rather than bulky layers.
How do I measure my waist, hips, thighs and rise?
Measure the waist at the narrowest point, the hips around the widest part of your hips and seat, and the thigh around the fullest part of the upper leg. For the rise, sit down and measure from the front of your natural waist, down between your legs to the seat. Keep the tape level and snug throughout.
Where can I get my measurements taken?
Any local tailor or seamstress can take your measurements in a few minutes, and many fabric or bridal shops offer measuring too. You can also measure yourself at home with a flexible tape using this guide, or have a friend help with the back and shoulder measurements. Because we send a free test garment before cutting your final cloth, the fit is confirmed on your body regardless of who takes the first measurements.
What do I need to measure myself?
Just a flexible measuring tape, a mirror, and ideally a friend to help with the shoulder and back measurements. Wear close-fitting clothing so the tape sits against your body, and stand naturally with your weight even on both feet.
How tight should the measuring tape be?
Snug but not tight. The tape should sit flat against your body with just enough room to slip one finger underneath. Pulling it too tight gives measurements that are too small, and leaving it loose makes the garment baggy.
What if my measurements are not perfect?
That is exactly why we send a free test garment. Give us your best measurements, and we build a test version in a stand-in cloth to your numbers and ship it to you. You try it on, we adjust from there, and nothing is cut in your final fabric until the fit is confirmed.
Measurements taken? Browse women’s coats and overcoats, or message us with your numbers and any questions. We build the free test garment first to confirm the fit on your body, and it is yours to keep.
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Free test garment first
Before we cut your chosen cloth, we make a test version of your garment in cotton, cut from the same pattern, and send it to you free. You try it on and tell us what to change. Only after you approve the fit do we make the final piece. The test garment is yours to keep.
This is the full production time across two stages. Your test garment takes 3 to 4 weeks to make. Once you approve the fit, your final garment takes another 3 to 4 weeks. Shipping is tracked and comes after production.
A Women’s Black Velvet Frock Coat Built Around Its Outline
Black velvet swallows light. Stand in a room or in front of a camera and every seam, pocket flap and stitch line disappears into the pile. What is left is the outline: the shoulder, the lapel, the waist and the hem. If the outline is wrong, there is nothing else to look at.
This women’s black velvet frock coat is our own screen-inspired version of the Twelfth Doctor’s black velvet frock coat in Doctor Who, built around that fact: wide peak lapels, three buttons, no outside pockets to break the line, and a knee-length frock coat hem. It is cut to your measurements with a canvas front and fitted first in a free test coat.
Black velvet Peak lapels No outside pockets Knee length Free test coat
Price: $539 Cloth: poly-cotton velvet, black by default Lining: satin, chosen in the selector Length: knee length Test coat: free, yours to keep Care: dry clean
Free Test Coat
In Black Velvet, the Fitting Is the Design
With no pockets, piping or contrast to carry it, a black velvet frock coat depends on where the shoulder sits, where the waist is drawn in and where the hem falls. Those three things are settled in the cotton test coat, made to your measurements, before the velvet is cut.
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Choose your cloth and lining, then enter your measurements
Pick your cloth color and satin lining in the selector, then enter your measurements on the product page, with the length you want. Any style change goes in the comment box on the measurement form.
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We make your free test coat
A test coat in cotton, cut to your measurements, takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and arrives 5 to 10 days after dispatch by trackable courier.
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You try it on at home
Check the shoulders, the sleeve length, the button point and the length over the clothes you will wear underneath, and tell us any change, however small.
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We make the final coat
We apply every change, then make the final coat in black velvet in 3 to 4 weeks; it arrives 5 to 10 days after dispatch. The test coat is yours to keep.
The Outline
What Shapes a Black Velvet Frock Coat
Wide peak lapels
3.5 to 5 inches wide, pointing up toward the shoulder, so the lapel still reads in black.
No outside pockets
Nothing on the front to break the long line from lapel to hem.
Three buttons
A clean single-breasted front, with black horn buttons hand-stitched and reinforced.
Knee-length hem
The frock coat length, straight across, with a center vent behind.
Side
Four-button working cuffs and a knee-length hem.
Back
Shaped back seams and a center vent.
Inside
The Lining Is Where Black Velvet Gets Its Color
The coat in the photos is lined in bright blue satin, which shows only when the coat opens. That is the one place a black velvet coat can carry color without losing its outline. Choose the lining in the selector: black for a coat that stays black, or a color for a flash when you move.
Inside there are two pockets, so your phone and keys stay off the front of the coat.
Why a Frock Coat
A Women’s Frock Coat in Velvet, Not Wool
A black frock coat in wool is formal and sharp. In velvet, the same cut becomes softer and richer, with a depth wool cannot give. It works for the screen-inspired look over a black shirt and trousers, and just as well over a long dress at an evening event, where a short black velvet coat would stop at the wrong place.
Want something else? A black double-breasted frock coat can be requested in the comment box on the measurement form. For a velvet frock coat in another color, other velvets are in the selector; for a shorter velvet coat, see our women’s navy velvet coat; for a frock coat in wool, see our women’s Victorian frock coat.
Full Spec
Women’s Black Velvet Frock Coat, Specification
Cloth
Poly-cotton velvet; black by default, other velvets in the selector
Lining
Satin, chosen in the selector; bright blue in the photos
3 to 4 weeks for the test coat, 3 to 4 weeks for the final coat
Delivery
5 to 10 days after each dispatch, by trackable courier
Care
Dry clean only; steam, never press
This coat is our own screen-inspired design, with inspiration taken from the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. It is not official or licensed.
About Baron
About Baron Boutique
Founded in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2000, Baron Boutique has spent over 25 years creating bespoke garments with a focus on artisanal craftsmanship, dramatic design, and collector-quality tailoring. From cinematic-inspired coats and formalwear to handcrafted cashmere pieces, every garment is made with precision, individuality, and attention to detail.
Today, Baron Boutique operates internationally from Dubai while all bespoke tailoring and garment production remains rooted in the Kathmandu workshop where the brand began.
Our customers come back because the fit is right and we answer emails. Every garment is made by a human tailor whose name we know.
Questions & Answers
Questions About the Women’s Black Velvet Frock Coat
Q. Is this the 12th Doctor’s black velvet frock coat from Doctor Who?
A. No, it is our own screen-inspired women’s version, with inspiration taken from the Twelfth Doctor. It is not official or licensed. It is a replica cut to your measurements in velvet.
Q. What makes a good black velvet frock coat?
A. The outline. In black velvet, seams and pockets almost disappear, so what people see is the shoulder, the waist and the knee-length hem. That is why this coat has wide peak lapels and no outside pockets, and why the fit is checked in a test coat before the velvet is cut.
Q. Why are there no outside pockets?
A. So nothing breaks the line of the coat from lapel to hem. There are two inside pockets, deep enough for a phone.
Q. What lining does it come with?
A. You choose it in the selector. The photos show a bright blue satin lining; black keeps the coat all black.
Q. Is it double-breasted?
A. No, it is single-breasted with three buttons. A double-breasted front can be requested in the comment box of the measurement form, or by email with your order number.
Q. How long is it?
A. Knee length, the classic frock coat length. Enter another length on the measurement form if you want it longer.
Q. Does velvet crush?
A. Yes, velvet pile flattens under pressure, wherever a coat is too tight or folded. That is why the fit is checked in the test coat, and why it should be hung, never folded. Steam it from a few inches away; never press it with an iron.
Q. What is the velvet made of?
A. A poly-cotton velvet. The cotton gives a soft, deep pile, and the polyester helps it keep its color and strength. Other velvet colors are in the selector.
Q. Can I see the velvet first?
A. Yes. Our swatch service sends up to four samples of about 2 by 4 inches. They usually arrive within 4 to 6 business days. Quote product number 7000008 and the colors you want to compare; the courier fee is credited toward your first order.
Q. How long will the velvet frock coat take?
A. The cotton test coat is made in 3 to 4 weeks and arrives 5 to 10 days after dispatch. Once the fit is approved, the velvet coat takes 3 to 4 weeks more and arrives 5 to 10 days after it ships.
Q. How do I care for it?
A. Dry clean only, and not often. Brush the pile gently in one direction and keep it on a wide hanger in a breathable cotton bag, never plastic.
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Outwear Fit Guide
Already know your fit? Browse women’s outwear or message us. Every piece is custom made to your measurements, with a free test garment first.
Women’s Outerwear Fit Guide
Outerwear fit affects layering and overall shape. Your test garment will show how your custom coat fits through the shoulders, chest, and body. Use this guide to select the fit that best matches your body type and style preference.
Slim Fit
Sleek and close-fitting for a modern silhouette. Slim through the shoulders, chest, and waist with higher armholes and a tailored sleeve. Designed to layer minimally.
Best for: A lean frame or those who prefer a structured, body-contouring outerwear look.
Standard Fit
Clean and classic with gentle shaping at the waist. Offers comfortable space through the shoulders and chest for light layering, with standard armholes and sleeve width.
Best for: An average build or those who want balanced structure and everyday versatility.
Relaxed Fit
Loosely tailored for ease and layering comfort. Provides generous room through the shoulders, chest, and waist with fuller sleeves and lower armholes. Ideal over thicker garments.
Best for: Those who prioritize comfort, layering, or prefer an oversized, relaxed silhouette.
Women’s Outerwear Fit Guide
A Coat Made to Fit You, and Everything You Wear Under It
A coat is a bigger commitment than most garments, you wear it over everything, everyone sees it, and it usually costs more, so it is natural to feel more nervous ordering one made to your measurements. The most common fear is simple: will it be roomy enough over a jumper, but still shaped and not a sack? With a made-to-measure coat you do not have to choose. There are no standard sizes, we cut it to your measurements with the right ease built in for layering, and a free test garment confirms the fit, over your usual layers, before your final cloth is cut. This page answers the worries that come with buying a coat you cannot try on yet.
How It Should Sit
The fit checkpoints, so you know what “right” looks like
Room for layers
A coat is cut with more ease than a jacket so it closes comfortably over a jumper or blazer without straining, while still keeping a shaped, tailored line rather than hanging like a box.
Shoulders
The shoulder seam sits at or just past the edge of your shoulder to allow for layers underneath, with no pulling. This is cut precisely to you.
Length
Your choice, from a cropped or mid-thigh cut to a full-length coat, drafted to your height so the proportion is right for your frame.
Sleeves
Cut a touch longer than a jacket so they cover your wrist and a shirt or jumper cuff, and sit correctly when your arms are down.
Every coat is made to your measurements with the ease built in for layering, in the length and fit you choose. A free test garment lets you confirm the fit over your usual layers before your final cloth is cut, and it is yours to keep.
Your Worries, Answered
The doubts most women have, and why you can relax
I am worried a custom-made coat will be too tight over my jumpers.
This is the most common coat worry, and it is exactly what we plan for. A coat is cut with more ease than a jacket precisely so it closes comfortably over your layers, and when you try the free test garment we ask you to put it on over the jumper or blazer you would normally wear underneath. If it feels at all snug, we add room before the final cloth is cut, so the finished coat is never tight over your usual layers.
A coat is a big spend. What if it arrives and it is wrong?
Nothing final, and nothing costly, is cut until you have approved the fit on the free test garment. You are not gambling a large sum on a coat you have never seen on your body; you are confirming the fit on a test version first, over your layers, and only then do we cut the real cloth. That is the whole point of the process, to take the risk out of the biggest, most visible piece in your wardrobe.
I have never been able to find a coat that fits my shoulders and my shape at once.
That is precisely who custom-made is for. Off-the-rack coats are cut to an average frame, so if your shoulders, bust, or height are not average, something is always wrong. We cut the shoulders, body, and length to your own measurements, so the coat fits your frame rather than a size, and the test garment confirms it before we commit to the final cloth.
I am nervous about measuring myself for something this important.
You do not need to get it perfect. Our guide takes you through each measurement, a friend or a local tailor can help, and you measure over light clothing so we can allow for layers ourselves. The free test garment is there to catch anything that is slightly off, we see the coat on your body and adjust, so a first-try measurement is completely fine.
How do I choose the right length without seeing it on?
Tell us the look you want, cropped, mid-thigh, knee, or full-length, and we draft it to your height so the proportion suits your frame. If you are unsure, a length that ends around the mid-thigh or knee flatters most people. The test garment then lets you see the length on your body and change it before the final coat is cut, so you are never guessing.
Will a fitted coat still look shaped, or will it end up boxy to fit the layers?
It stays shaped. We build in enough room for layers while still cutting a waist and a clean line, so the coat reads as tailored, not as a box. You choose how close or relaxed you want it, and the test garment lets you confirm that balance of room and shape on your own body.
What if my size changes, or I want to wear it over heavier layers in future?
Coats carry generous seam allowances, so a local tailor can adjust the body within reason if your shape changes. And because we cut with layering in mind and keep your measurements on record, you can tell us up front if you plan to wear it over heavy knits, and we allow for it.
The whole custom process feels intimidating. What actually happens?
It is simpler than it sounds. You choose the coat, cloth, and length and send your measurements; we make a free test garment and post it to you; you try it on over your layers and send notes and photos; we adjust and then cut and hand-tailor your final coat; and it ships to you with tracking. At no point are you committing to a finished coat you have not already seen fit on your body.
Chosen your fit? Browse women’s outwear, or message us with any questions. We build the free test garment first to confirm the fit on your body, and it is yours to keep.
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