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An overcoat is supposed to fit pretty much like a suit. However, there should generally be some extra room for layering. How Long Is an Overcoat? It can be difficult to combine bold colors without looking clown-ish. This is an excellent example of doing it right. A quality overcoat may be one of the biggest investments you make in your wardrobe. Wool coats aren’t cheap, so it’s important to get a long-lasting coat that you love. Colors

Don’t be afraid to try out coats made out of fabrics with subtle patterns such as herringbone or nailhead styles. Lapel StylesIn this article, I’ve used “overcoat” as a catch-all term for long, traditionally-styled men’s wool winter coats. How Should an Overcoat Fit? In fact, you’ll want a little more room all over, but especially in the shoulder, chest, and hip areas. Ideal topcoat fit. If you intend on wearing an overcoat in very cold conditions, go for a little roomier fit than this. First of all, let me say I don’t think it’s a wise idea to invest in a really bold overcoat in yellow, red, or maybe green early on because it’s just a very narrow field where you can wear it, and the cost per wear will be quite high. It’s also quite a statement piece, and because of that, I think it’s only suited to someone who really knows what they’re doing and who has an advance closet where all the basics are already covered. I’d recommend staying away from overcoat styles that incorporate a full belt. These are more difficult to pull off well because they can kind of make you look like you’re wearing a bathrobe, especially from a distance.

When it’s cold! You can wear an overcoat with practically everything in your wardrobe. How Is an Overcoat Supposed To Fit?When fitting an overcoat, the same general principles apply as proper suit fit, with a few variations.

A little maturer in experience (OK 52) I’m dressing more vintage with my own twist to the jazz, swing 40s50s styles, The ulster lapel is a great choice for overcoats. It’s kind of like a broader, more substantial version of the notch lapel.Shorter, lighter-colored overcoats are generally going to be more casual than darker overcoats that are on the long side.

If you’re buying an overcoat to wear in very cold winters. Consider getting a coat with a zip-in insert for more warmth. These layers can be faux fur-lined and even provide extra insulation in the sleeves. As you can see, I paired it with dark brown contrasting corduroy pants, brown shoes, as well as a burnt orange and grey scarfand chamois yellow HydroPeccary gloves from Fort Belvedere. It’s just a very elegant color. Yes, it’s bold but with the tan, it works quite well, and the gloves are perfect for winter because they are lined with cashmere, and they don’t get wet because they have this treatment that is water repellent. So no matter if you have to scratch the ice of your car or shovel the snow, these gloves are great. I topped it all off with a brown fedora hat to provide somewhat of a contrast. Herringbone OvercoatsGenerally, you’ll want wider lapels with double-breasted coats, while you can get away with narrower lapels on single-breasted business overcoats. Double-Breasted or Single-Breasted? Sven wearing a bold green duffle coat (Gloves: Cognac Brown Tan Men’s Dress Leather Gloves with Button by Fort Belvedere) Bolder Colored Overcoats This is the same coat as in the previous example — showing how easily a dark wool coat can be dressed up. Formal Evening Overcoat Growing up, a lot of the men I looked up to dressed well. My dad is always clean-shaven and makes sure that he looks presentable before heading out the door, and my grandfather, who owned and operated a dairy farm, usually wore work pants with a sharp crease and a button-up work shirt.”