Overcoats for Men
Men's clothing has always received very little importance and fashion has always been a women's domain. However, this stream of thoughts is changing and the variety in men's clothing is a living proof of this. Coats are the most important type of clothing, that are considered as wardrobe must have for men. There are various types of coats like the morning coats, lounge coats, dinner jacket, tailcoats, frock coats, etc. At the start of the 19th century, coats were distinguished by two categories, namely undercoats and overcoats. While undercoat has now become an archaic term, the clothes that are worn as an outermost garment by both men and women are still termed as overcoats. Typical overcoats extend below the knees and they are mostly confused with topcoats, which is a totally different type of clothing. In fact, overcoats and topcots are equivalently known as outercoats!
How to Choose the Best Overcoat
Overcoats become necessary during winter and not all men can buy overcoats on a monthly or yearly basis. It is the reason why you need to be really careful while choosing the best overcoat for yourself. Apart from comfortable fit, you need to consider a lot of other things. First of all, length of the overcoat. Make sure that the overcoat that you choose, goes well with the casual attire that you will be wearing underneath it. You can also decide length of your overcoat according to your workstation. Older men usually opt for full length overcoats and it is a fact that th length overcoats make you look fresh and younger. You also need to stay away from going after trendy designs of this winter clothing pattern. The main reason why I am saying this is, because once the trend fades away, you cannot wear the coat, no matter how badly you want to wear it!
Give importance to the fabric as well as color of the overcoat. It is the reason why you need to go for synthetic, microfiber blends, cashmere, alpaca and wool overcoats for men. Along with fabrics, you need to opt for neutral colors that can match with all your outfits. Hence, always go for dark color shades and colors of clothing that do not fade or soil fast. While choosing the overcoat pattern, emphasize the time for which you will be wearing the coat to make sure that it goes with your off-duty apparel. Also make sure that the overcoats that you choose, have pockets, since they are useful to hold petty stuff. You can opt for full length overcoats if you want that dressy and slimmer look. Considering their price one can say that overcoat is a long term investment and hence you need to check for all the essential factors.
Once you are sure of the fabric, color, length and design of the overcoats, then is the time to check whether you care purchasing the best piece. For instance, recheck for the hanging threads, exposed linings, loose buttons and zippers. Make sure that you buy an overcoat that suits your body type as well as body shape. You can opt for single breasted overcoats but do not button up all of them, cause they affect your overall look. Unbuttoned single breasted overcoat makes you look smarter. If you are not that fashion conscious, then you can also opt for double breasted overcoats that come with matching belts.
You can also look for variations like the pea coats, trench coats (Matrix style), Italian style overcoats and many other patterns of winter jackets for men. Men's clothing stores, online clothing stores and online auction sites are some of the best sources that you have to get the best overcoats for men. Always keep an eye on the tag of the overcoat that you are trying for yourself. The tag not only holds the price of that coat but it also gives you information about its durability of that fabric and made of that material. As a word of advise, remember that conservative style overcoats are easier on your pocket and hence if you really want to have an overcoat and have a tight budget, then opt for conservative style.
Some of the best designer clothing brands for men's overcoats are The Gap, Dolce and Gabbana, BKE, Jos. A. Banks, Sanyo, London Fog, Ralph Lauren, Big & Tall, Hugo Boss, Perry Ellis, Macy, Calvin Klein, etc.
