Your Superhero Cape | [Fashion]( [Style]( [Grooming]( [Hair]( [Watches]( [The Coat Guide] I have one rule when it comes to choosing a coat and that is; I treat it like a âcapeâ. My Superhero covering that lets the world know I mean business. A coat can be a âthrowawayâ item. Oftentimes I will hear âIâll be taking it off anywayâ or âitâs just to keep me warmâ and these are valid points. But, like any layer, when added to your outfit it offers an opportunity to excel and enhance your appearance. The right coat, given your own personal aesthetic should fit seamlessly over your outfit. It should add depth, interest and almost act as a suit of armour. Your aim when wearing a coat should in essence should be to build a curiosity about your outfit. Whether you are heading to an event, a date or simply a work occasion the removal of your coat should be the traditional âpulling of the curtainâ to commence the show. Like always, we have got you covered (excuse the pun). Get inspired with the articles below, and review the different options available. Remember you are your own Superhero, wear your coat with honour and treat the on-lookers to a show. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MENâS OVERCOATS: 13 ESSENTIAL BRANDS, HISTORY AND TIPS (UPDATED 2022) If you have good taste, as the saying goes, you can shop anywhere. But knowing what to buy when you get there, well thatâs a different story altogether. For all the smart-casual occasions that might come up during the winter season, itâs hard to beat a classic menâs overcoat. Insulating, versatile and an easy way to take any look up a notch, the outerwear style is a fundamental part of any well turned-out manâs wardrobe. Wool might not be waterproof, but it is water-resistant, capable of holding 20 percent of its weight in water before feeling heavy or wet. Itâs also one of the warmest fabrics around, made up of fine fibers that trap air that can be heated up by the body. And then thereâs the overcoatâs simple, evergreen cut, which means you can take it to the Christmas party just as easily as you can throw it over a hoodie to wait in line for the latest Supreme drop. [Keep Reading]( 7 COATS THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME A coat is one of the few items that you, your mum, and the general public all agree itâs worth spending good money on. The general rule of thumb is that you should buy one coat per year, which will see you through autumn and winter. (Note we said coat, not jacket, you can buy as many of those as you like.) The logic goes: pick one coat and spend a bit more to avoid wearing something that looks like outerwear but performs like paper when pitted against the elements. Itâs not just quality you need to consider, though â longevity is important too. While a bold yellow puffa might give street style photographers RSI at menâs fashion week, it will date, fast. If you donât want to be limited to a couple of seasonsâ worth of wear, you need to be a grown-up and swerve the shiny, trend-led designs for something a bit more classic. Not sure which styles will age like fine wine and which will age like a bad curry? Thatâs where we come in. Weâve rounded up seven timeless coats that no man should be without. Wrap up. [Keep Reading]( THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE BEST MENâS PEACOATS The term âclassicâ is bandied around like a fashionable hot potato when it comes to describing most pieces inside menâs wardrobes. But few were so perfect the first time around that they havenât been refined over time. Menâs peacoats, however, are a piece to which such words can truly be applied. From deck to dock, this compact casual winter coat has seen it all. First worn by sailors during the 1800s, the cropped, double-breasted style, also known as a âreefer jacketâ or âofficerâs coatâ, is anchored in naval heritage, but came ashore in the decades that followed and stayed here. Worn by everyone from James Dean to Robert Redford to Daniel Craigâs Bond, the menâs peacoat has firmly shaken off the salty sea-dog vibes and is an ideal choice for winter walks or post-work pints. [Keep Reading]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Solid Ventures, Inc. © 2022 Solid Ventures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3344 1st Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 [Privacy policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( | [Unsubscribe](