WINTER JACKETS
7 Types of Winter Jackets and Coats: Which is Best For You?
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It’s that time of year when the weather turns crisp and a chill echoes through the air — and when outerwear is so in. If you’re still getting by in a windbreaker and calling it a day, then it’s high time to turn to a new option to keep you warm. The right coat is like icing on the cake; it brings handsome flavor to a casual look or covers up a tailored suit with an added layer of style.
But what coat to wear? Check out this list of seven types — that’s one for every day of the week, if you so choose.
1. The topcoat
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A traditional staple of men’s outerwear, the topcoat is a model student when it comes to timelessness and versatility. Often constructed of wool (for structure and warmth) and boasting a longer, sleek silhouette (the average ¾-length coat should hit just above the knee), it was made to wear over a suit. But that doesn’t mean you cannot top off a more casual, off-duty look with the coat. The most modern reincarnations of the classic design feature straight, slim fits that bring the whiff of polished formality to a sweater-and-jeans ensemble. And don’t be afraid to dress it down even more with a pair of joggers for the ultimate street-savvy style. Club Monaco’s camel version stands out from the crowd with its lighter, neutral shade and minimalistic aesthetic punctuated by flap pockets at the sides.
2. The peacoat
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The peacoat is nothing short of a shining star in the realm of outerwear, what with its tailored double-breasted styling and classic-contemporary charm. No wonder the coat, specifically the dark-navy Billy Reid version, has something of a cult following since it had its very own James Bond moment a la Daniel Craig in Skyfall. The best styles won’t be boxy but will have a trimmer, comfortable fit for the ultimate in modernity. You can wear it with everything from a suit to sneakers, as it has the innate power to simultaneously smarten up a casual look or make formal attire considerably more hip. Even better? The peacoat is generally lightweight enough to still be appropriate for the more temperate fall season before the full briskness of winter strikes, making it a great transitional piece for your wardrobe.
3. The varsity jacket
