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Belstaff 71030169-80016 Caban Naval Peacoat NAVY BLUE Waterproof Regular Fit Men's

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J. Crew made ivy-league prep school style cool for nearly a decade. And while the “J. Crew look” has faded in popularity since hitting critical mass several years ago, the brand still puts out some high-quality gear at reasonable prices. The pea coat is not quite as versatile as some styles of longer overcoat; its shorter length (you want your outerwear to extend past whatever you’re wearing underneath) and more casual look make it less fitting for wearing over suits and blazers. So if you’re going for a very minimal wardrobe, and think you only want to own a single overcoat, get a “Swiss Army” one as described here. Regardless of your style, this classic men’s overcoat is firmly anchored as a wardrobe staple. The peacoat is timeless, cool, and built to last. For a more lightweight and modern cut, Schott offers a Slim Fit Pea Coat that we like just as much. Belstaff keeps it simple with one classic, dark navy color option. This peacoat is all about performance and rugged durability. We don’t think you could wear out this coat if you tried.

When it comes to peacoats, the Schott Classic Melton Wool Navy Pea Coat perfectly walks the line between nostalgia, authenticity, and functionality—all at an incredible value. At the same time, the pea coat embodies classic, handsome style. While it’s a more casual coat, its tailored silhouette still evinces a little formality. Donning it makes any casual get-up you’re wearing look more pulled together, and it can also be dressed up a bit, so that it easily transitions from work to weekend wear. As such, the pea coat makes for a wonderful, versatile alternative to the ubiquitous puffy ski coat. Who Should Wear a Pea Coat? Yes, this is the same Private White that Todd Snyder collaborated with, and the Private White Peacoat offers a lot of what we love about the Todd Snyder version, in a slightly less luxurious offering (keyword slightly). Choose 100% wool — or up to a 20% synthetic/wool blend. Traditionally pea coats were made with 100% wool — a fabric with many naturally amazing properties: durability, warmth, flame/water/stain/odor resistance, breathability, and an insulating ability that keeps working even when damp. These days, new 100% wool pea coats are hard to find. But that’s not necessarily a big loss. While it’s often assumed that adding a synthetic fiber to wool creates an inferior fabric, fibers like nylon can enhance a coat’s strength and durability, without significantly compromising wool’s special qualities; a 100% wool coat and one with an 80% wool/20% nylon blend are pretty comparable, and the latter will be cheaper. Once the fabric is more than about 20% synthetic fiber, however, the distinctive properties and feel of the wool will be diminished. This news was met with disconcertion from several quarters. As the new synthetic parkas are slated to be made in Puerto Rico, congressmen disparaged the decision as ruinous for the woolen manufacturing industry in New England, where both the fabric and the coats themselves have been made for decades. At the same time, current and former Sailors defended not only the functionality of the pea coat, but its aesthetics as well, arguing that this classic, storied piece of outerwear was an irreplaceable symbol of nautical history and identity, as well as an incomparably handsome garment.If you’ve thought about adding a pea coat to your closet this winter, today we’ll discuss where this cold-weather garment came from, how to choose one, and how to wear it well. The Origins of the Pea Coat The pea coat was introduced as military wear by the British Royal Navy in the 18 th century, and was first mentioned in a uniform manual in 1731. The U.S. made it part of its navy’s uniform in the late 19 th century. The coat carried both naval forces through two world wars, and as with many garments that began their lives as part of military uniforms, became readily adopted in civilian life as well. Why Wear a Pea Coat? The coat should lie close to the body but not be too tight in your chest and midsection; you should be able to move your arms without feeling overly constricted.

In all seriousness, the peacoat is one of only a few wardrobe items that you can dish out good money on with the confidence of knowing that you’ll still be able to call on it decades later. Suffice it to say, the British company knows a thing or two about making high-quality gear designed to hold up to high speeds, high winds, and the test of time.We love the genuine horn buttons and leather undercollar, and the slightly lighter wool makes it more wearable in the fall and early spring. So, if you bought a gift and effed up the sizing or seriously misjudged your S.O's taste ... don't panic, we've got you covered. What are adjectives that describe how you want to feel when wearing a peacoat? How about sophisticated, stately, and regal?

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