I need a Winter Overcoat, just can not make my mind after realising that an Overcoat, Top coat can be so many things. Today the most common overcoat is a Chesterfield, if one lives in the UK or a double breasted wool coat. Most men will settle for engineered garments of some synthetic material to cover their suits or tuxedos when venturing out even for very formal occasions. Ah... I get distressed.
But for years until maybe the mid sixties, mens classic Winter coats came in different styles and cuts depending on the occasion to be used on.
Currently, I have two Chesterfields (navy & black), and a covert coat, which are not for the Full Monty occasion, therefore the need for a full monty classic overcoat.Below picture by style illustrator Mr. Fellow, depicts three classical "English" top coats, the Ulster, Guards coats and on the left a reversible coat.
A Chesterfield below as worn by Lord Anthony Eden. A beautiful coat, however not that majestic.
Pictures sourced from the Internet.
But for years until maybe the mid sixties, mens classic Winter coats came in different styles and cuts depending on the occasion to be used on.
Currently, I have two Chesterfields (navy & black), and a covert coat, which are not for the Full Monty occasion, therefore the need for a full monty classic overcoat.Below picture by style illustrator Mr. Fellow, depicts three classical "English" top coats, the Ulster, Guards coats and on the left a reversible coat.
A Guards coat or "Kings coat" as Crombie names it (left)
What about a Paddock coat, the ultimate formal coat (right)
Well, well, could also settle for a Camel Polo coat as HRH The Prince of Wales below
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