Guide to different overcoat styles for men!

Along with many other modern men's clothing fundamentals, it's hard to say when the overcoat initially emerged. A few online accounts position the invention of the overcoat in 1772, whereas others place it in the middle of the nineteenth century. Irrespectively, the term "overcoat" was coined in the late 18th century, suggesting that overcoats were worn in the United Kingdom before the Regency Period.

An overcoat is a long-sleeved coat made from heavy fabric, such as wool, that can be single or double-breasted which has only one vent in the rear. Overcoat in a brief is a long coat with sleeves that is worn over another piece of clothing.

Take a glance at the information below to find out everything you need to know about overcoats before making a purchase.

What should you look for when shopping for an overcoat?

Fabric type:

When you want to invest in a long-lasting overcoat, choose a good design that is made entirely of wool and has a good weight. You can also go for a cashmere option, but they're not only more expensive, but they're also more likely to display wear around the cuffs and neck than a 100% wool option.

Fit:

The way an overcoat hangs on your body should not be overlooked, even though it's the last thing you put on before heading outside. Fit is critical when selecting a men's overcoat. When you're going to wear it over a suit, make sure there's still some room in the shoulders and waist for your clothing.

Shade:

Purchasing a high-quality men's overcoat is an expensive investment, but it will pay off extravagantly. Nevertheless, this is only true if you wear it regularly, which necessitates careful colour selection. Grey and navy are the go-to colours, both more versatile than black and less risky than camel or coffee tones. You don't have to play if you're safe these days.

Length:

It's all about proportion in this case. Longer coat styles, with the hem falling somewhere around the mid-thigh, are best for tall men. Your look will now have a horizontal break. Unless you're wearing a suit, in which case you'll need something to cover your jacket, shorter men ought to do the opposite and go for cropped styles.

Overcoats Come in a Variety of Styles:

● THE TRENCH COAT

The trench is a conventional and timeless model that is very light and thus better suited to wearing in autumn. The name is derived from the English trench coat. Its collection evolved, surviving a century of changing fashions. Its design is distinguished by shoulder pads, a double-breasted fastening, a chin-strap, a belt, and a triangular brim that overlaps the fastening for a better latch. The style is largely unchanged today, with some of its classic functionalities – the storm flap on the shoulder, the cuff tighteners – now adding some stylistic flair as well as weather protection. If you want to get away from the classic tan, you can get padded versions or colourful and patterned styles.

● THE DUFFEL COAT

A distinctive garment created by Belgian sailors from heavy woollen fabric produced in Duffel, near Anvers, and selected by the British Navy for his convenience. The duffel coat is also known as the Montgomery coat, after the English General Bernard Law Montgomery, the hero of El Alamein, who wore it on every occasion, turning it into an eternal custom. Hood, stitched yoke, frog fastening, two large pockets implemented and stitched; lining, often tartan; wide and pleasant line; length to half thigh. Surprisingly, it also looks good over suiting, especially in a dark shade, and on a man who is confident enough to pull it off.

● PEACOAT

The peacoat, which was originally worn by European and American navy crewmen, is a dedicated outer layer made of warm and heavy wool. With a double-breasted design, broad lapels, and large buttons, they're shorter than most other outercoats. Produced with dense Melton wool and featuring a stand-up collar that effectively cocooned the head, a broad double-breasted fastening – first with eight, then with six buttons – that kept the Atlantic cold away from vital organs, and two deep, corduroy-lined hand-warmer pockets, the peacoat has been endlessly copied.

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