When dressing up in cold weather, an overcoat is essential. It should be made of wool because it will be the warmest and most flexible, and it should be worn so the bottom reaches anywhere from 6-8 inches below the knee. This will help in keeping you legs warm . Lastly, if shopping for an overcoat, it should be a size larger than your suit jacket. The top coat is an essential cold weather companion for any perfectly tailored suit. So, you could say it’s the sexier cousin of the longer and heavier overcoat. The top coat is all about that perfect marriage of simplicity and masculinity. With the right fit, it has an uncanny ability of framing a suit and adding even more charm and depth to it and its wearer, much like the way a proper vest might do for a three-piece.
With the recent cold 40 and 50 degree mornings, I have been very tempted to pull out a coat, but I am still waiting on the sub 40 movement to put a coat over my sweaters, polos and suits. So, what type of coat would you wear? Do you even know the difference between the coat types? You don't? Well do not feel bad because I did not know the specs for what truly differs when it comes to jackets. Check out some of this information I have gathered from websites to get you prepared for this cold weather, as well as a slight history lesson behind initial uses of a couple of coats. Topcoat and overcoat, know the difference? People confuse these two types of coats and often use them interchangeably, but they each have a specific function and purpose. A topcoat is not meant for colder climates. It is to be worn in the spring or fall as it is thinner than the overcoat. An overcoat is meant to be worn over suit and dinner jackets, and are worn outside. When dressing up in cold weather, an overcoat is essential. It should be made of wool because it will be the warmest and most flexible, and it should be worn so the bottom reaches anywhere from 6-8 inches below the knee. This will help in keeping you legs warm . Lastly, if shopping for an overcoat, it should be a size larger than your suit jacket. The top coat is an essential cold weather companion for any perfectly tailored suit. So, you could say it’s the sexier cousin of the longer and heavier overcoat. The top coat is all about that perfect marriage of simplicity and masculinity. With the right fit, it has an uncanny ability of framing a suit and adding even more charm and depth to it and its wearer, much like the way a proper vest might do for a three-piece. While the exact origins of the pea coat are uncertain, the Oxford dictionary has the earliest uses of the term pea coat dating back to the early 18th century, from the term Pijjakker or pilot’s jacket in Dutch. One version of the current pea coat as we know it was adopted from the reefer jackets of the British Royal Navy. In this case, we are using the 2nd and less popular definition of reefer: a midshipmen engaged in sailing. Its coarse wool and shorter length was ideal for sailors looking for wind resistance, durability as well as mobility. And today, its coarse wool and shorter length is ideal for city dwellers looking for wind resistance, durability as well as mobility. The duffle coat (or duffel coat) is a casual classic that’s also rich in naval history. They were first worn by Belgian fishermen, then popularized by the British Royal Navy when they were distributed to the public via surplus sales after WW I and II. Designed for practicality, the original duffle coats were cut larger to fit an additional waterproof jacket underneath and had large hoods to fit naval caps. They were also fastened with large wooden or horn toggles so they could be easily be done or undone with bulky gloves on, an early innovation made obsolete by these genius gloves that even let you text with them on. We still love the look and make this our go-to coat for a brisk weekend outing.
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