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The same goes for your measurements. It can be difficult or even impossible to make some kinds of adjustments to overcoats after they’ve been cut and sewn. In 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? An overcoat’s main function is protection. That means the sleeves should be long enough to completely cover your shirt sleeves and the body of the coat should be long enough to cover your suit coat (assuming you want to be able to wear it with a suit). When it’s cold! You can wear an overcoat with practically everything in your wardrobe. How Is an Overcoat Supposed To Fit? If you have lots of solids in your wardrobe:You can either go with a solid overcoat or with a patterned overcoat. If you go for a solid, I suggest going with an interesting texture, maybe a tweed, maybe a bold weave in a solid color because that makes just all the more useful because you can combine it with different shades of colors, but also more interesting and it provides a certain amount of contrast from your otherwise solid pants.

Every man should own a dark two-piece business suit. In cold weather, an overcoat is the best option to wear on top. Source: Articles of Style 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. 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.If you don’t wear suitsto the office, a great first overcoat would be one in a solid tan color. Regarding colors, they go with any wintercolor and in general, with almost any color out there. For example, here you can see me wearing a British warm overcoat which is a very heavy wool fleece coat. All of the words are suggestions of standards, but most of them are from people who speak Oxford or Cambridge English witch makes up a very small minority of English people. Many people use the terms “overcoat” and “topcoat” interchangeably. However, typically “topcoat” refers to a somewhat thinner and shorter coat that is worn over a suit. Overcoats, on the other hand, are traditionally longer and warmer. 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? So when you think about it the language has very little to do with English. Sorry about that everyone.

Ryan has also spent more time in a suit and tie than most guys, so he's well qualified to write about classic menswear, business casual and formalwear. For the majority of men, shoot for above the knee but longer than the hem of your suit coat. The longer, the warmer you’ll be. How Warm Is an Overcoat? This is the same coat as in the previous example — showing how easily a dark wool coat can be dressed up. Formal Evening Overcoat It depends! I’ve worn one of my overcoats when it was -40 degrees (factoring in windchill). With layering, overcoats can keep you very warm. However, it wasn’t until the end of high school that Ryan began to care about how he looked. Gradually, over the next few years, he started to dress better and learn about style. “Finding clothes that fit helped me to become more confident. I find that when I try to dress well, I feel better.”An open double-breasted overcoat and grey suede chukkas add further interest. Overcoat With a Vest and Hat When fitting an overcoat, the same general principles apply as proper suit fit, with a few variations. 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 Overcoats

Sven wearing a bold green duffle coat (Gloves: Cognac Brown Tan Men’s Dress Leather Gloves with Button by Fort Belvedere) Bolder Colored Overcoats Here’s what people are asking on the web about overcoats: Are an Overcoat and a Topcoat the Same Thing?That being said, if you end up with a bold overcoat such as a green duffle coat, make sure to tone down the rest of your outfit. For example, my scarf has subtle brown tones. Same with my cognac gloves which are likewise not loud and bold but very classic. They work well with my dark brown pants as well as my boots. How to Create Different Looks With Your Overcoat Pay Close Attention To Your Accessories 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 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.