Overcoats & Outerwear

Shopping for overcoats be fun for some but it can be confusing for many. This is because of the fact that there are a lot of styles in the overcoats and thus choosing the right one might need some time and effort. When it comes to mens overcoats most of the styles came into existence during the war times. Even though the styles have been for more than a century they have not undergone much changes during this time. Thus if you get the overcoat then there is a great chance that they would be in style even after half a century from now. In this article we discuss the mens overcoats, the most popular styles and what you should note about the styles while purchasing it.

Some people might argue that a single overcoat is enough get through winter but remember that the people are going to see you wearing the same coat throughout the season. Even though you might put great effort into your daily outfit the overcoat is what going to get the most attention. Thus it would be best if you have two or three overcoats which you can alter through the season.

While getting the mens overcoat there are a few things that we would like you to note. The first thing that you will have to figure out is the purpose for which you are getting the overcoat. We can hear you scoffing since it is obvious that the overcoats are for keeping you warm through the winter. But in recent times people are using the coats simply for enhancing the look of the outfit that is to increase the aesthetic factor of the outfit. Though these coats technically come under the topcoat category it is similar in construction and style to the overcoats. Thus while getting the overcoat it would be best to think about how you intend to use this overcoat and then make your pick.

After you decide this detail you can move on to select the fabric of the overcoats. If you are getting your first overcoat and intend to use them for almost all purposes then we would recommend you to go with the mens wool overcoats. This is because of the fact that the wool overcoats give a standard look while it also offers good insulation from the cold. You can easily style the wool overcoats with both formal and casual outfits given that they are of appropriate color. Here are some of the outfits which we think might help you gain an idea of how to style the mens wool overcoats.

For a smart casual and sophisticated look you can choose to style the charcoal grey mens 2 button overcoat with an outfit that consists of black blazer, tan wool turtleneck and a pair of light grey dress pants. To finish off the look you can add with the outfit a pair of brown leather dress boots. For a stylish yet surefire option you can choose to style the navy double breasted overcoat with an ensemble that consists of a navy suit paired with a navy turtleneck. You can complete this easy to put together outfit by adding with it a pair of brown leather brogue boots. For a formal look you can style the mens tuxedo with the black tie attire of the black tuxedo paired with a white tuxedo shirt and a black tie. To perfectly finish off this look you can choose to add with the outfit a pair of black leather tuxedo shoes.

While the wool overcoats are the most preferred option by most men people who live in regions which have harsh winters need a stronger coat than the simple wool ones. In those cases the fur overcoats are recommended since they offer better insulation than the wool overcoats. But if you consider the style to be flashy and hence hesitant to try out these styles then we would recommend you to go with the wool overcoats with fur collars and cuffs.

For example if you need a casual day to day look you can choose to style the black fur collar long overcoat with an outfit that consists of white long sleeve shirt, brown crew neck sweater and a pair of black chinos. To complete the look of this casual outfit you can add with it a pair of black suede Chelsea boots. For a super practical and cool look you can choose to style the beige fur overcoat with an outfit that consists of tan crew neck theory and a pair of black chinos. To complement the look of this flashy outfit you can add with it a pair of white socks and white canvas high top sneakers.

But if you are looking for mens outwear that you can wear for stylish purposes with your outfits then you can choose to go with the lightweight overcoats. These overcoats are if the same style and give out the same type look as the wool overcoats but they come in lighter fabrics like cotton. These overcoats can be worn for almost all seasons. You can wear them with layers when the weather is cold but when it turns slightly hot you can simply throw them over the casual outfits for a added elegance.

For a casually sleek look you can choose to style the brown 3 button overcoat with an outfit of white crew neck t-shirt, brown sweater vest and a pair of light blue jeans. To complete the look of this outfit you can add with it a pair of black leather Chelsea boots. For refined yet knockout look you can choose to style the camel slimfit mens overcoat with an outfit of white long sleeve shirt, blue cable sweater, navy wool blazer and a pair of white chinos. To complement the look of the outfit add with it a pair of white canvas low top sneakers. Other than this you can also choose other mens modern overcoats styled like mens wool peacoats and such.