• 06/07/2022
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The 10 types of jackets and coats that a man must know<

Jackets, coats or even jackets: not easy to find your way!From the duffle-coat to the trench through the overcoat, there is a very wide variety.

So, to be sure to wear the right coat with the right clothes and in any season, we present in this article the main types of jacket, jacket and coat for men.You will no longer have an excuse in the event of fashion forms!

Jacket, coat, jacket: what difference?

When you don't know anything about fashion and you are just dressed by necessity, there are basic questions that you do not know how to answer.We think in particular of "subtleties" which make it possible to differentiate certain parts: a sweater of a sweatshirt, for example.Or a coat of a jacket or even a jacket ...

For this last trio, a common point (at least) unites them: they are worn over another garment, whether it is a shirt, a t-shirt, a sweater orA sweatshirt (we come back!).You can also say without fear of being wrong that a jacket, a coat and a jacket have long sleeves.

Yes, but then, what distinguishes these 3 essential pieces?To put it simply, note that the jacket is the lightest garment.It can even be worn under a coat.When we talk about men's jacket, there is generally a question of iconic blazer.

The difference between coat and jacket is ultimately just as simple to understand: this is the size that counts!Length, to be precise.The coat is always longer, covering at least your buttocks and being able to descend to your knees, or even lower.As for the shorter jacket, it also generally offers a more relaxed look (leather perfecto, suede), even sporty (teddy, bomber).

Which men's coat to choose to have style?

Now that you have understood some basic rules, the hardest part is done.Well almost !When the temperature drops or when you want to give yourself a more sophisticated look, wearing a coat seems essential.

But then again, among all the models available to us, it is not always easy to find your way around.Thus, a beautiful long coat can be an excellent alternative to the small mid-season jacket in the event of rain for example.

In this case, do you have to wear a overcoat or a cardigan?A shed or a bomber?To be unbeatable on the subject, here are the 10 types of jackets and coats that a man must know - and possibly have in his closet!

The trench

Originally, as its name suggests, the trench coat, it is the coat of the trenches.Or a military piece, used during the First World War.Today, the trench is more like the image of an elegant man, a British -look dandy - it is no coincidence that one of the references in the matter is the Burberry trench.

In fact, this coat is recognizable by its adjustable belt (also called Martingale), its shoulder shoulders and its storm flaps, these fronts located at the front which prevents water from penetrating inside!If the emblematic color of a trench is beige, it can just as easily be black, or even dark blue, gray or even bottle green.

The Duffle-Coat

Like the trench, the Duffle-Coat also has a military past.But rather than the trenches, it is on the side of the English navy that we find the first traces of Duffle, in the 19th century.This thick coat in woolen sheet is distinguished by its large hood and especially its Brandenburg, its buttonhole inspired by ... the Prussian army.

Nevertheless, today, there is more and more duffle-coats with a pressure closure.

The pea

Never two without three !Like the two coats mentioned above, the shed draws its roots from the military world.And once again, direction the 19th century to see this coat flowering on the shoulders of US Navy soldiers.

A very large setback, a double buttoning (with an anchor engraved on the buttons) and a thick wool characterize the shed and make it an ideal coat for the falls of autumn.

Be careful all the same: this coat being shorter than a duffle or a trench, you must ensure that your sweater or your costume jacket does not exceed down!

The overcoat

As its name suggests, the overcoat is often on top of a suit.Often assimilated to a raincoat, this long coat is generally made of wool, but there are lighter models with a mixture of polyester.Most of the time, a overcoat has a cross closure, but, in a momentum of modernity, some are endowed with a straight closure.The success of the Peaky Blinders series contributed to the return in grace of this type of man's mantle.

In any case, favor a overcoat with clean lines, because it must help highlight your costume.Also note that its cut actually makes an ideal piece for corpulent men.

The parka

The parka (you can also say a parka) is the ideal coat to face winter.Whoever fears neither the cold, nor rain, nor snow.But also the one who does not ruin your silhouette or your style.Its straight cut and its length destine it above all with large and slender men.But to vary the pleasures, it can be more or less thick, simply windbreaker, waterproof or downright stuffed.The waterproof parka is an increasingly trendy coat, which can very well be worn in the spring to face the Giboulées!

In fact, today, the parka borrows elements from all types of coats (duffle, shed ...), but we always recognize it by its multiple patch pockets at the front.Because in addition to being hot and comfortable, a parka must be practical.

The down jacket

As we had already said here, the down jacket is a type of parka.But it is generally distinguished by its quilted appearance and its down which allow it to hold even warmer ... but which are not the best effect on your silhouette.

In recent years, we have seen flourishing the sleeveless down jackets (we do not validate) as well as light down jackets and yet very warm, especially in Uniqlo (and that, we validate much more).

The Perfecto

We completely change register with the perfecto.But is it still useful to present this emblematic jacket?Iconic piece of the male wardrobe, entered the legend of men's fashion thanks to icons like James Dean or Steve McQueen, the perfecto remains an timeless jacket.

You just have to make sure to choose a well -cut model, relatively close to the body, and quality leather if your budget allows it (otherwise, you will have to be satisfied with imitation).To find out everything before buying a perfecto, we advise you to read our article dedicated here.

The teddy

Here is a jacket that makes us discover another part of American culture.After the rebel biker, it is the student look on a university campus that is offered to you with the Teddy.Basically, this light jacket served as a reward for the best students of high-schools and "distinctive sign" for the sports teams of these establishments.

On a classic teddy, the body of the jacket is made of wool while the sleeves are in leather, with contrasting colors for these two elements.And each time, there is a coat of arms or a letter embroidered on the chest to identify the school represented.

Naturally, crossing the Atlantic, the teddy has evolved: it is no longer limited to the university look and can adorn itself with materials as different as tweed or satin!On the other hand, it remains short, often with a straight cut and pressure pimples.We cannot completely distort a teddy, let's see!

The bomber

Let's stay in the United States with the Bombardier jacket, more commonly known as bomber.Enimate time, and as its name indicates, it is a piece of military inspiration.The bomber remains your best friend to display an Army style or to give you an aviator look - especially if you accompany him with a coordinated watch.

Avoid the models clad in badges and do not limit yourself to khaki: Bordeaux or dark blue are very trendy colors, which allow you to break the codes of the Bombardier jacket.

The blazer

Finally, it is impossible to speak of men's coats and jackets without mentioning the case of the blazer.A piece that should not be confined to the role of "costume jacket".The blazer is ideal for bringing a touch of elegance to your look if you associate it with a chino or jeans.

To have the class guaranteed, we recommend a curved blazer, simple with a single row of buttons (even if the cross closure returns in fashion, and with one or two buttons, especially not three), gray or dark blue.And because nothing is more ugly than a poorly chosen, poorly cut and poorly worn blazer, we highly recommend reading this article.

Here, now, you will really be up to the point on all the coats and jackets for men.

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