Which overcoat to wear?

With so many different kinds of men’s overcoat styles available, it can be tough to decide what kind of overcoat would be most useful with your selection of suits. Well, the principle here is to focus on some key elements. Here are a few of them:

Fabric. The material of a man’s overcoat makes a lot of difference. For instance, an overcoat that is made of wool or heavier fabrics would add some bulk to your suit. If you are wearing a cashmere suit, you need an overcoat that will not rub too much against the delicate fabric.

Synthetic and woolen overcoats won’t go well with linen suits which flow over your frame. Opt for single button overcoats in cotton or flannel here, as you can leave it open to beat the heat.

Single or double breasted. This again depends on the kind of suit you are wearing beneath the overcoat – wearing a double-breasted suit and a double-breasted overcoat would be rather over the top. If you want to show off that double-breasted suit, pick a belted or single-button overcoat. For a single-breasted blazer or suit, a double-breasted overcoat works fine.

Long or short. In general, a short man’s overcoat is more suited to the younger man; but in any case it is not a good look with a man’s suit, forcing the eye to chop the wearer in two. A longer silhouette is a better bet, and that is achieved with a longer overcoat.

Certainly for rainy and wintery times it is safer to choose a longer overcoat. Not only will this keep you warm, it will mean that your suit will not get spoilt when navigating those puddles. Pick a style where the hemline falls near the lower level of the shins. The overcoat should ideally fall between the lower part of the trousers and the knees.