Classic men's coat
When choosing outerwear, some men rely on practicality and maximum convenience, while others rely on style and fashion trends. The most elegant has always been and remains the classic men's coat. Like any other element of the wardrobe in a classic style, it never goes out of fashion and allows you to always look decent.
Features
Men's classic coat is a single-breasted or double-breasted coat of various lengths of traditional colors. It can be winter or demi-season, straight or fitted. The sleeves of such a coat are long, they close the cuffs of the shirt and sleeves of the jacket.
The length of the coat must be chosen on the basis of height. Tall men can wear a long coat, low - short. For medium and tall men, the ideal length is a four-finger coat above or below the knee.
Do not forget about practicality. Long coat to the floor is the warmest. But the coat to the knee does not interfere with getting into the car. It is more adapted for active young people.
Coat materials can be natural and synthetic. Synthetic coats wear out quickly. In addition, they are much colder than natural. A coat of wool serves for a long time and saves you better from the cold.
To suit
Classic coat can be worn at any age. It is suitable for men of any stature and height. Coats best complement the image in a classic style. And everyone can wear it: students, bank clerks, businessmen and high-ranking officials.
Popular styles and models
There are several models of the classic coat, which appeared at different times and over the years have not lost their relevance. Each of them is created by its own brand and embodies its idea of how the coat should look in a classic style.
- Coat Chesterfield appeared in the XIX century. It is a single-breasted coat with short lapels, straight pockets at the chest and mid-knee length. Chesterfield has a classic gray or dark gray color and often a velvet collar.
- The next kind of coat Trench coat manufactured by Burberry during the First World War. The basis was taken very high quality material - gabardine. It is durable, breathable surface. Gabardine has established itself as a good water-repellent material with windproof properties.
This is a double-breasted coat with six buttons, epaulettes, straps on the cuffs and one slot. Trench coat is a free cut coat, which at present can be made of wool, cotton, leather.
It was characterized by a khaki color. Now he can be black, blue or caged.
- Classic coat Paletot from French means "coat." It can be single-breasted or double-breasted, with pointed lapels, with or without pockets. A double-breasted coat has six to eight buttons, the upper ones are correlated a little further than the rest and perform only a decorative function. The cut can be fitted, fitted with a belt or straight, without a belt.
Fabrics for such a coat are used different. The colors match the business style. It has a length not lower than the knee and is suitable for a classic suit or tuxedo.
Choosing a color
There are only three classic colors: black, blue and gray. A double-breasted coat must be chosen in these colors. A single-breasted classic coat is chosen based on what kind of clothing you will need to wear. If with a classic, the colors are chosen similarly. If in the style of casual, you can choose any other color. However, such a coat will no longer fit into the dress code.
What to wear
A double-breasted classic coat is the epitome of elegance, it can only be worn with clothes in a classic style. Single-breasted coat is universal. You can wear it with a classic suit or casual dress. This suit any pants or jeans, cardigan or pullover.
Stylish images
With a single-breasted classic coat you can make up a huge number of stylish images. However, it is important to remember that things are better to choose monophonic, without bright drawings. The colors will suit dark or calm. Shoes for casual style may be different. It can be oxfords or loafers, derby or brogues, monks, sneakers or sneakers.
- One of the beautiful looks is a combination of a classic shirt with a jumper and classic trousers. Shirt can not refill. However, then the coat is better to choose a long to the floor. The same set with a tucked shirt can be worn with a short coat.
- A similar set can be made with a pullover. The shirt can be left or replaced with a long-sleeved neckline that follows the pullover neckline. Pants can be replaced by jeans.
- A short coat can be worn with any knitted monophonic sweater, jeans and sneakers. Sneakers in this set can be replaced with sneakers. Coat is better to choose gray. It gets along better with other colors and with the style of casual in general.
- The scarf will help to revive any image. Especially when you consider that the big long scarf is currently a very fashionable accessory. You can simply throw it around your neck, wrap it around it or make a loop from a scarf. The last two methods also help to warm up in the cold season.
- Headgear is also chosen based on the chosen style. Classic style kit can be supplemented with a cap or hat. They can also be used in casual style. In addition, a knitted hat is suitable for him.
Choosing a coat is as responsible as choosing a business suit. A quality coat in a classic style can last for ten years. This is the element of the wardrobe that will always be relevant and will be able to maintain a presentable look and good taste of a man.