I thought it would be a smart thing to
start with a Tom Ford long coat photo. Because this coat make you want to have
one like this even though you don't like long coats at all!
I like long coats on men - especially for formal outfit - if they don't look like Blade, the vampire slayer :)
So... How long is too long?
(In this post you can also find great long coats from the best designers, and also great ones under £ 150. Scroll down to see the suggestions)
BASICS:
- First rule is: Make sure that your long
coat is at mid-thigh. It shouldn’t touch the ground. Especially if you’re a short
guy. In fact if you are shorter than average try the ones that are on the level
of just under your hips.
- Second rule: This is the only outfit that I
don't recommend you to go colourful. Patterns are ok but not a bright solid
colour!
A top trend for this season, the long coat
is not to be chosen lightly. For the ideal length with details that make all
the difference, The
MenLook
Tribune revisits the most important points to keep
in mind.
For Autumn-Winter 2013, it will literally
invade the podiums of the major clothing stores: the long coat, which brings
chic and nobility, but in reverse, finds itself as one of the top favorites of
men’s fashion trends for the season. Ideal to cover you in the coldest
temperatures, it remains a large investment – if not a primordial one – for
this winter. But durable usage means choosing a coat with attention to the
tiniest details for fear of needing to change it after one month.
THE
LENGTH
The long coat of the contemporary man
doesn’t touch the ground – far from it – the majority will wear the long coat
at mid-thigh. At this length, the shortest of us won’t have any risk of seeing
their silhouette minimized, and the tallest will see their silhouette enhanced
without much effort.
WHICH
FABRIC ?
A long coat means warmth, but also lets the
body breathe: to fulfill these conditions, natural materials like wool and
cashmere are supposed to be the best possible options. For those who are more
sensitive, add to the mix a collar or fur lining, ideal for remaining warm, or
even add a quilted vest under your long coat.
THE
DETAILS THAT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Once the length and fabric conditions are
met, the choices still remain vast: in order to differentiate, the brands don’t
lack imagination in creating the long coat unique to their genre,
distinguishing themselves with subtle details which make all the difference. A
few of the accents really hit the mark: the oversized collared coat, the twin
fabric coat, and the camel remain the main victors of the season.
From Designers
DSquared Grey Gilet with Fur Collar, £ 1,469.16 | J.CREW Ludlow topcoat in wool-cashmere, £450
HUGO BOSS Woollen Cashmere Overcoat with Zip Fastening
CLOSED, Bolder Oversize Black Coat £ 494.76
Long Coats from ShopStyle under £ 150
