The cold weather months are upon us. Being in style this winter season means wearing classic winter coat designs. The pea coat is your perfect choice.
Like most pillars of men's fashion, the pea coat's story can be traced back to the military. Since the eighteenth century, overcoats resembling the modern pea coat have been used by European and American naval personnel. Even today, the pea coat is regular issue to the heroic men and women of the United States Navy.
Because the classic pea coat continues to be fashionable and stylish, multiple variations are sold by many retailers in North America. As well, being a military issue garment, many pea coats can be picked up at army surplus stores for very reasonable prices. If you would like to purchase a more elegant pea coat, many top designers offer their own versions of this stylish and functional cold-weather coat.
Regardless of where you purchase your coat, you shouldn't buy a style that strays too far from the classic military original. Here's what you want to look for when you buy a pea coat:
* Good quality pea coats are composed of durable and warm wool, so be skeptical of any type of pea coat that isn't primarily composed of quality wool for its external layer.
* Wide collar lapels that can be flipped up for added warmth, large buttons with a naval motif, and vertical or diagonal pockets are integral parts of classic pea coats.
* Your clothing should always fit you! A pea coat can seem overly bulky on a man who has a thin frame. If you have a slender build, take your coat to your local alterations shop and have them make it more fitting to your size and shape.
A well maintained pea coat is a useful wardrobe piece because it can be worn with both dressy and dressed down looks. Throw on a colorful scarf, red or white will do, with your pea coat and you are set to impress this winter season. - 15343
Like most pillars of men's fashion, the pea coat's story can be traced back to the military. Since the eighteenth century, overcoats resembling the modern pea coat have been used by European and American naval personnel. Even today, the pea coat is regular issue to the heroic men and women of the United States Navy.
Because the classic pea coat continues to be fashionable and stylish, multiple variations are sold by many retailers in North America. As well, being a military issue garment, many pea coats can be picked up at army surplus stores for very reasonable prices. If you would like to purchase a more elegant pea coat, many top designers offer their own versions of this stylish and functional cold-weather coat.
Regardless of where you purchase your coat, you shouldn't buy a style that strays too far from the classic military original. Here's what you want to look for when you buy a pea coat:
* Good quality pea coats are composed of durable and warm wool, so be skeptical of any type of pea coat that isn't primarily composed of quality wool for its external layer.
* Wide collar lapels that can be flipped up for added warmth, large buttons with a naval motif, and vertical or diagonal pockets are integral parts of classic pea coats.
* Your clothing should always fit you! A pea coat can seem overly bulky on a man who has a thin frame. If you have a slender build, take your coat to your local alterations shop and have them make it more fitting to your size and shape.
A well maintained pea coat is a useful wardrobe piece because it can be worn with both dressy and dressed down looks. Throw on a colorful scarf, red or white will do, with your pea coat and you are set to impress this winter season. - 15343
About the Author:
Ray "Gypsy" Timmons is a fashion columnist and pick up artist coach with the Stylelife Academy. To get more men's fashion pieces by this writer see the Stylelife website created by Neil Strauss.
