mess jacket
Noun
Meaning
waist-length jacket tapering to a point at the back; worn by officers in the mess for formal dinners
Source: WordNetSynonyms
shell jacket
monkey jacket
blazer
coat
jacket
tarpaulin
pea-jacket
pea coat
semiformal lightweight jacket
Hypernyms
Examples
At one time, the (civilian) mess jacket was also an option in warmer climates.
Luxembourg Army uniforms consisted of service and field attire for both summer and winter and a dress uniform and mess jacket for officers.