Men overcoat – how to find the perfect one? Does buying an overcoat sound like a simple thing, but it is not so easy as everybody thinks. If you want to find the perfect overcoat you need a lot of patience! Knowledge about fabrics and types of overcoats will be also useful during shopping. The below you will find tips that will help you buy a stylish man overcoat.
✦ Types of overcoats and body shapes ✦
If you need extensive knowledge about your figure, advantages, and disadvantages, you should go to a personal stylist for help.
After the body analysis, it is also worth using the personal shopping service. The assistance of a stylist while shopping will save a lot of your time and energy.
The article „Personal stylist – why you should use this service? ?”, introduces the topic of cooperation with a fashion stylist.
✦ Men’s overcoats versus overweight ✦
▷ Gentlemen with large sizes or overweight, shouldn’t wear double-breasted coats.
Double-breasted models look chic and elegant but you could look bigger. Silhouette defects will be covered with a single-breasted model of the men overcoat. This model will make your body slimmer and longer.
▷ Men’s overcoats for plus size men should be looser. Tight coats, tightly fitting a large figure, will look caricatured and emphasize the excess weight even more.
▷ If you are choosing a men’s overcoat for the fall-winter season, think about other clothes in your wardrobe. What types of clothes will you wear under your overcoat?
▷ If you wear jackets, choose a looser overcoat. When you are not able to find the perfect overcoat for your size, it is worth fitting it at the tailor. Perfectly dressed gentlemen always take care of the perfect fit of their wardrobe to their figure.
✦ Men’s overcoat for a slim body ✦
Men with a slim or athletic figure can choose both models:
▷a single-breasted
▷and double-breasted overcoat.
The double-breasted men overcoat also allows you to add extra volume. This is an excellent option for men who want to optically enlarge their shoulders.
For slim figures, fitted men’s overcoats are also recommended. However, even in the case of slim men, you should remember about clothes worn under the overcoat. Very fitting models, resembling jackets, make it impossible to wear them underneath.
✦ Men’s coats and dress code ✦
Dear Gentlemen, if your lifestyle requires a wardrobe that matches the rules of the dress code, it is worth choosing classic models.
▷Double-breasted models of men’s overcoats are very stylish but less formal than single-breasted.
An overcoat model called ’chesterfield’ will be perfect.
Named after George Stanhope, the sixth Count of Chesterfield. The most formal and safe model. Straight cut, single-breasted, reaching mid-thigh. Black, gray, or brown. Only from good quality wool.
Dear Gentlemen, if you buy this coat made of polyester, the ghost of Count George will haunt you at night.
’Chesterfield’ men overcoat is also considered a business coat. It is worth investing in this model and enjoying it for years.
✦ Fabric composition ✦
Dear Gentlemen, since you already know that after purchasing polyester, you will be haunted by the ghost of Count Stanhope, you also know what not to buy :).
Good quality is the basis of a wardrobe.
A men’s overcoat for the fall-winter season must survive inappropriate temperatures (from +10 to -20 degrees Celsius). A mix of natural and synthetic fibres should be avoided.
▷For example, the wool loses its insulating properties even with the addition of a small number of polyester fibres (e.g. 20%). A stylish, but also warm, men’s overcoat should be made entirely of wool. Sheep wool, e.g. merino (thin and very pleasant to the touch) or goat wool, e.g. cashmere (the most luxurious and soft type of wool).
A classic men’s overcoat is an investment for years, so it is worth investing in quality.
✦ The lenght of men overcoat ✦
The length of the men’s overcoat is one of the key elements.
▷Tall Gentlemen will look good in most styles, while shorter Gentlemen should avoid oversized overcoats.
Contrary to appearances, it optically shortens the figure. Very long overcoats look caricatured and old-fashioned. On the other hand, too short overcoats are considered sportier and less formal.
It’s best to go for a medium-length coat. It will be the most universal and will be perfect for most occasions.
The length will depend on your height. Fall-winter coats should be longer. One of the priorities is to keep you warm, so choose a model that covers your buttocks. Ideally, it should reach mid-thigh, as previously mentioned.
✦ Colors and patterns of men’s overcoats ✦
You can find a whole range of colors and patterns on the market.
Which one to choose? It depends on your lifestyle.
▷A smooth model in shades of gray or black will always be more formal, but also classic and universal.
▷Beige is one of the more chic and elegant colors. Beige clothing, as a rule, looks more expensive and elegant than others. However, it will be difficult to maintain during autumn or winter days. Fickle weather can stain it heavily.
▷Browns will also go well with most styles.
▷Other colors, such as blue or burgundy, will definitely make men stand out from the crowd.
▷Patterned coats, e.g. checkered, will add originality to the styling. However, these are versions for Gentlemen who are not afraid of experiments, have a good silhouette and their work and lifestyle allow it.
✦ Finally, it is worth knowing that … ✦
The tips presented above will be the basis of the knowledge needed when buying the perfect men’s overcoat for the fall-winter season.
Remember that the clothes are for you, not you for the clothes. They should always fit you, never the other way around.
Dear Gentlemen, the perfect men’s overcoat is one that will not only protect you from the cold but also be comfortable for you. Then you will go through fall and winter with a confident and stylish step.
Good luck!
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