Reddit mentions: The best wool jackets & coats for men

So thoughts:

1. There's a significant chance you'll undergo a significant weight change over the next few years. For most, living away from home poor eating habits will catch up to you - the legendary freshman 15. I'd be hesitant on really investing more than $100 at this point in your life.
   
2. Make your own call about the color. Personally, I think black pea coats are plenty versatile; remember, you only have to match with pants and shoes (EDIT: assuming you are wearing a scarf with the coat, which personally is best). Personally, if I mostly wore lighter colored pants I go'd go for something else.
   
3. As others have noted, however, it's a fairly thin material and low % wool. If you live somewhere with really cold winters you'll need to really layer up underneath. In comparison, I had a thick, nearly 100% wool coat that was plenty warm even with just a shirt underneath.
   
4. Fit wise, no idea how this guy fits, but pea coats in general tend to run pretty huge. There's play in how an outer coat fits (compared to say a shirt or a suit coat), but make sure to try it on with just a shirt, with layers, with a suit, etc.
   
5. American Eagle has regular significant sales. If you don't need it right now, I'd wait for one.
   
6. The top button or two being button backed (aka has a button supporting on the other side) is a huge plus. Really nice/expensive peacoats should have all buttons button-backed and even less expensive coats should have at least the top. It'll dramatically help keep the buttons from falling off - a significant issue with cheaper peacoats.
   
7. Get a couple of scarfs to wear with it. Unless you are wearing a suit it'll probably look weird without one. I'd go with acrylic scarves for now, as they are dirt cheap. Acrylic scarves tend are usually thin, but very soft and warm. The downside is they leave lint all over the place, and tend to fall apart after years of use. Never, ever spend more than $20 for one (shoot for $15 or less, I've gotten ones for $5 on clearance at Kohl's). If you go for a wool/cashmere scarf, make sure it's mostly wool and doesn't contain any acrylic. You'll probably want to wear a scarf if it's cold out and you aren't wearing something collared shirt or nicer underneath (so almost always).
   
8. Speaking of lint, get yourself a lint brush. Wool attracts lots of lint.
   
9. Get a nice pair of wool gloves, as standard northface-like snow gloves will probably clash. A wool with leather grip should be functional and fit the peacoat look nicely; should be at most $30. Probably want to skip acrylic gloves, but might be a cheap holdover.
   
10. Consider getting a nice pair of leather gloves, especially if you ever plan on wearing the coat with a suit. A decent pair of cashmere lined leather gloves should run for $40 or less with sales. Macy's was selling a bunch of these for $40 recently, but you can go for less if you shop around. Make sure you get the right size, too large will look terrible and too small won't be wearable.
    
    Couple other coat options I'd look at
    
    
11. Find an authentic navy peacoat at a military surplus store. Should run you about $100, but make sure it's not an "authentic recreation" - you want the real deal.
    
12. This Nautica Peacoat is a similar priced/look/wool%/look peacoat. Fits really well though, and you can try it on at Macy's. Might get cheaper between Macy's and Amazon if you bid your time.
    
13. It's no longer on their website, but H&M was selling a shorter but otherwise similar peacoat for ~$80. Might still be stores, and it was sold in the very awesome camel color. Shorter length might be more appealing for a younger guy. The peacoat on their website is a different coat and definitely not worth $120 (40% wool).

Fellow male SoCal transplant here! First, get some flexible measuring tape, the kind used by tailors. Use this to measure your neck, chest, inseam, etc. Do this several times to make sure that you have a good set of measurements. Accurate measurements are key, since looser clothing means more heat leaving your body.

These measurements will make online shopping a hell of a lot easier. Winter clothes are expensive, so Amazon is your friend. I'll post a few of the things that I rely on for the coldest days below, all of which have been godsends. I have terrible circulation in my hands, feet, and ears so your mileage may vary, but you'd be surprised how much cold wind hurts your ears. My east coast native friends make fun of some of these things, but I'll take non-misery over judgment when it's ten degrees.

Carhartt makes some of the warmest, and cheapest, winter items. They're not fashionable, but they're durable and affordable. This hat is $8 and it's been warm enough to keep my ears and scalp toasty during walks to work. The Carhartt scarf is also a godsend. If you're anything like me, you never realized that a scarf actually served a functional purpose, but it'll make any coat significantly warmer by preventing heat loss. Carhartt and others sell wool socks that you'll be glad to have if you walk to work.

This next item is the dorkiest by far: an electric jacket. Just like an electric blanket with some added shame. There are some more high-end versions, but a few power tool companies make them for affordable prices. They're waterproof (ie snowproof), carry a charge for hours, and have different heat settings. [This Bosch one is $150] (http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-PSJ120L-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Softshell/dp/B00E1RWH72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413778229&sr=8-1&keywords=electric+jacket) and has good reviews. Milwaukee sells a newer model that also includes an in-pocket USB charger, which I recently saw at a Home Depot around here. The big advantage of the electric jacket is the heat settings: because it can be off or on low/medium/high, you're essentially carrying around four jackets. I never would have made it through Inauguration without this jacket.

Also important: gloves! Don't skimp on these. You'll want a pair that are waterproof but pliable enough that they won't make it impossible to
tie your shoes or pull out your metro card. I highly recommend these smartphone gloves. The fingertips are lined with silver threads for conductivity, so you'll be able to use your phone/trackpad in the cold. These are a great value, but they'll be the least forgiving of poor measurements so be careful to get this right!

Lastly, long underwear. I've never met a suit that kept my legs warm, so these merino wool underwear are amazing. A good pair of these will keep you warm on the coldest days but be breathable and soft enough to keep on under your slacks all day (or you can remove them at work, of course).

Most of these things are for the coldest days. You won't need anything like them most of the time, but you'll be glad when you have them. You'll also want an overcoat somewhat like this, some more stylish scarves, etc. For dress shoes, just be vigilant about cleaning the salt off! I'd never run into road salt before moving here, but there will be months where it's on all the sidewalks and it just ruins leather. Get some leather conditioner (I like this stuff) and apply it to your shoes regularly to keep them in good condition. Dry leather becomes cracked leather which becomes useless leather.

I hope this helps!

Elegant, timeless, and classy, but with a dark edge?

That is basically my MO, too (though I am a similarly aged female).

My suggestion - find a fashion icon of sorts. Mine happens to be Daphne Guinness - she's regal, weird, and beautiful. Elegance without being cliche.

Some examples for men: Blixa Bargeld, Karl Lagerfeld, Marilyn Manson (when he is a little less shock rocky and more refined), etc. Also - I am living for the clothing/wardrobe decisions of the Meth's on Altered Carbon (just imagine this in black).

This is how I handle my wardrobe:

• Everything is black, gray, or olive drab (besides the aesthetic quality - this means that all of my clothes go together and can be partnered in endless variation).
  
• Purge things that don't fit well, or rather, you don't feel great in. Slowly replace the cheaper, ill-fitting items, with up-scale items.
  
• Don't be afraid of getting a higher end item tailored to fit you well. Pay the money, keep it forever.
  
• Buy what you like - but try to keep it to clean lines and no logos or prints. Suit jackets and winter jackets should be full length or hit mid-thigh for that upscale cyberpunk feel. Example 1, Example 2
  
• Trash any and all cheap jewerly or accessories. Skip spikes and chains (unless they are understated and minimal), and avoid shock value. Find items that are weird, morbid, whatever, but have them subtle - something that people from 30 feet away wouldn't look twice at, but up close they realize there is something more there.
  
• Purchase a handful of nice quality, simple/elegant accessories, a nice but unique watch, rings, or necklace or two. Again, it can be weird, or morbid, but try to avoid tacky, cheap, or colorful.
  
• Shoes - I recommend three pairs to start with: Nice pair of "dress" shoes - something you'd wear on a date or to a wedding: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3. A pair of athletic shoes - find some black trainers: Example 1, Example 2 (but even converse or vans would work), and something for the summer: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3.
  
• If you find something you really like (shirt, pants, whatever) - buy two or three of it. Buy it in Black, Gray, and Drab, if they have it, or just buy two in black. Stock up when you find "IT".
  
• You can still have some weird flare - sunglasses for instance. Example 1, Example 2
  
  Once you've mastered some of the above items - you can start adding items in. Be okay with a small curated wardrobe and build from there.
  
  Here are some links to some ideas:
  Clothing - POWHA
  
  Clothing - Zolnar
  
  Clothing - Jean Kutzarov
  
  Accessory - Scarf
  
  Jewelry - Raven Ranch
  
  Jewlery - Martha Rotten
  
  Jewelry - MRD
  
  Exquisite Corpse Boutique - custom timepieces, Jewelry, etc. This is a friend of mine. He makes custom pieces that are to die for (and affordable!). He made my wedding plugs.
  
  More inspiration - Juha Arvid Helminen
  
  Let me know if you need more examples, have questions, or need clarification. :)
  
  Edit: Just realized I didn't talk hair.
  Find a salon near you (not sure where you are - but look for quirky and younger - NOT a chain place if you can help it). It won't be cheap - but a nice haircut is worth it. I recommend going all black, except for a swath of platinum blonde (it isn't cheap to maintain) - but you can use this as your "party piece". Leaving it blond is great, but if you want to get crazy, you can occasionally shock it with some color (which bleeds out quickly).
  
  Something like this or this coupled with a stripe like this.
  
  If none of these are your hair type - describe it and I will try to find some better suggestions.

Capacitative gloves, in my experience, are useless. I don't have enough dexterity to operate my phone with gloves on any way. Just get less addicted to your phone. Its not like it is so cold your hand will freeze if you really have to take your glove off to use the thing.

I'm from a far colder place, and so I consider Boston's winter pretty mild. I just wear a wool over coat with my usual garb underneath, something like this (I have never tried that exact coat, so I can't give you a review, but that style).

If you want something warmer, down is about as warm as it gets. You can get last year's models (why do coats have model years? I don't know) at a signficant discount at reioutlet.com. Long underwear is also very helpful.

Regarding shoes, I recommend a good pair of hiking boots (something like this maybe). They will give you a good grip on icy surfaces, and are water proof (like, you can pour a bucket of water on them, and your feet will be dry). Good boots are expensive, but will last for many years and are repairable (you will have to get them resoled once in a while).


I don't know if you are interested in cycling around here in the winter, but if you are you will want good gloves, a balaclava, boots, and some snow pants.

As another similarly gendered person, (I ID as neutrois/neutral gender) I can get behind this statement.

It is really hard to dress "other gendered" because so much just gets shoved into binary boxes. My best guess would be mixing masculine and feminine stuff, or picking clothes that are considered feminine on dudes and masculine on women. Or just pioneer your own style with clothes you like!

I personally am a huge fan of sleeveless turtlenecks, and stretchy, clingy, form-fitting clothing combined with sturdy boots and black slim fit jeans. I use a utility thigh pack and a belt full of pockets to carry things. If the weather is cold, I like to layer with off the shoulder long sleeve shirts, exposing my shoulders but covering my neck with the turtleneck underneath.

I also really love jackets with long sleeves and thumb holes, and long or double breasted coats. Top off my outfit with a great hat! I like newspaper boy hats, train conductor hats, and fiddler caps. Also accessorize with a chain on my glasses.

Possibly Dumb Question: Does anyone know what kind of jacket this is or where I can find high quality ones? https://i.imgur.com/8GChcqg.jpg

Bit of a fashion novice but I really like the style of this type of jacket with the fur lining and am interested in the wool material of the coat, fleece is okay too. I live in a cold climate but I only own bulky heavy duty coats and I want a bit of a lighter jacket.

Unfortunately I've tried 50 different google and reddit searches, including checking the sidebar, and for some reason can't find any outside of cheap Asian companies from Amazon.

Examples from amazon: My favorite looking one "Men's Winter Wool Blend Casual Jacket Stand Collar Coat Outerwear"

"Yeokou Men's Vintage Slim Sherpa Lined Shearling Corduroy Trucker Jacket"

"Vcansion Men's Outdoors Casual Fleece Windproof Jacket Coat"

"M2MO Mens Casual Turn-down Collar Thicken Faux Lamb Wool Lined Jacket"

"Men's Winter Cotton Canvas Tucker Sherpa Collar Jacket with Fur Lining"


Edit just to add: This type of jacket would go great with the social environment I live in. 200$ Budget.

Just layer man! Where I live it reaches -40C/F (seriously) and even then I rarely wear my down parka with Coyote fur hood (which is the warmest type of coat and will cost you $350-$700 for a good one)

As an English guy who has moved to Canada and experienced both cold types I would say you should buy yourself a nice wool coat (80+% wool). I regularly wear a wool coat with a dress shirt in -20C out here and I'm toasty. Is your duffle coat a high percentage of wool? Is it thick enough?


Another option is a wool coat with a synthetic liner. I own this and it's great for more casual use.


https://www.amazon.com/GUESS-Mens-Duffle-Coat-Hood/dp/B01HJXYNIA



Finally something like this is super warm and I wore the shit out of one of these for years (not very stylish)


https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-jackets-vests-lifestyle-en-ca/mens-skokie-insulated-full-zip-nf0a2vfr-en-ca?variationId=U6R

Please help me find a wool / wool blend jacket similar to this:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71E6rPD4nYL._UY550_.jpg

This photo is a jacket which is discontinued, it used to be sold by Amazon at this link. I contacted the seller, they said it came from a vendor called "Chuxx", which is only a wholesale vendor. I haven't be able to find a website or contact information for the vendor to ask them directly. The coat above, I wanted a small in charcoal or gray. But I don't think the exact one is available anymore, anywhere (please prove me wrong!!)

If not, I'm looking for something similar, here are the requirements:

• The material should be wool, or wool mix
  
• The material should have some give, and not be overly structured... some sort of soft wool blend would be ideal
  
• the collar should be a pop up collar, but not obscenely high (i.e., not all the way up the neck).
  
• The cut must be athletic cut / slim fit / trim fit / etc (I have very broad shoulders and very skinny waist)
  
• The four pocket style of the coat, all pockets must be working (I hate fake pockets just for display)
  
• No hood
  
  Nice to haves:
  
  
• The additional side pockets behind the lower pockets so the arms can fit in from behind
  
• inside pockets, preferably zippered, but any will do
  
  I'm 5'10', 165~ pounds, very athletic build. I tend to like things to fit pretty snugly... which has made finding a daily driver coat very difficult =/.
  
  Help is greatly appreciated.
  
  PS: I've tried dozens of coats from Amazon that claim to be slim fit, and none quite fit right or look right (brands like WenVen, Levi's, Garsebo, jyg, David Ann, Chouyatou, Wantdo)

I wouldn't worry to much about office apparel for the time being. Most office jobs do not require a suit and tie, and are only looking for pants that are not jeans, and a button-up shirt. But that being said, you should always try to dress your best.

For a winter coat, just go with a pea coat. I have this exact same one, and it is very warm. I would recommend going to Macy's (they should have them in stock) and trying sizes on. I am 5'10" and weigh 165, and a medium fits me pretty well.

Just remember that the most important thing is that your clothes fit. It is difficult to tell in your picture, because your hands are in your pockets, but that suit's sleeves may be a little too long. So, if you want, post more pictures of it and I am sure you will get some good feedback.

Last but not least, don't be afraid to ask salespeople in stores about the fitting of clothing. That is what they are there for and they will be more than happy to give you their opinions and advice.

I bought this last year, and I've absolutely loved it. Only problem is one of the buttons has come sort of loose, but that's easy enough to sew back on. It's really warm, really comfortable, and it looks fantastic. Amazon has it for $90, but I was able to get it for ~$75 by looking around. I'll try to see if I find it any cheaper.

This coat by Alpine Swiss is pretty similar - it's a wool utility coat with a removable hood.

This Vince Camuto hooded jacket is really close, too, and it's expensive but on sale right now for 33% off ... pretty great bargain for the quality. I'd snatch it up if you can afford it. You'll have it for 20 years, easy.

Hi all - I found this coat on amazon and I very much like the look of it, especially the collar. I had not seen a raised non-collar like this before, and imagine it would look quite nice. However, the coat itself appears to be a Chinese mass-produced item of very poor quality. Reverse image searches turn up the same-ish coat on alibaba and similar, but nothing from more traditional manufacturers.

I'm hoping to get a line on a coat with a similar look, or even just a similar collar. If anyone knows what that collar type is called, that would also be great. Any leads much appreciated!

The coat: https://www.amazon.com/Clearance-Forthery-Coat-Breasted-Overcoat/dp/B07H4VYQHM/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540486331&sr=1-3&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&dpID=41sUuzX%252BKFL&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

This is a good example of what I was referring to, they are fantastic jackets.

http://www.amazon.com/Michael-Kors-Mens-Monroe-Scarf/dp/B008DSLF64/ref=pd_sim_a_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0DVRAHHVN6DPSJMZVXTG

You might be able to find some better ones from here through the related items part that you like, good luck!

I don't have the Nautica one but I do have one similar to the Dockers one and it's held up pretty well. They are a bit boxy but other than that it's a solid coat. Despite having Polyester in them they stay reasonably warm. I would say these are quite good for the price, just know it's not going to be a top of the line coat.

If you're talking about this the reviews say its a bit boxy but honestly never had experience with that particular brand. I definitely like the grey toque paired with the navy pea coat idea!

Here is one on Amazon but you can also Google it and see if you like any other ones better.

Hey man I found this one as I was looking the other day for a peacoat as well! Hope it helps, it has great reviews but they say it runs big so down size it one size if you purchase. I'm 6'3 170lbs and am probably going with the charcoal medium!

http://www.amazon.com/BGSD-Mens-Wool-Blend-Coat/dp/B003A27EZE/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1344556361&sr=1-8&keywords=Peacoat

I'm looking for a wool coat for the winter, but am having trouble finding something I like. I really like the style and look of this coat here, but the bad reviews and sizing (it's made and shipped from China) have deterred me from purchasing this one. Anyone know where I can find a coat like this from a more legitimate brand? Pricing isn't too much of an issue, thanks!

Look at this Kenneth Coal one. You can see the pea coat, but then towards the top part of it, it looks like he's got a sweater zipped up or something? That's the bib. I'd imagine it's just for added warmth and to keep some cold out, but I personally don't like it.

On pea coats that I've seen with the bibs, they don't seem to be removable. No me gusta.

Dear lord do not buy that coat. There is not a single college student that looks good in a trench coat. It's the only thing worse than a fedora.

This is what you will look like

Please get a charcoal pea coat instead. You can wear it with anything and it is not completely out of place on a college campus as well as bizarre for your age group.

Here's one that's 80% wool for 120 Link but I would recommend going to an army/navy surplus store in your area to get one on the cheap.

Wool Duffle Toggle Jacket

That's what you're looking for.

Edit: LOL!
''Luxury softness is achieved by steaming the fabric with soft Apennine mountain water from the River Bisenzio.''
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Montgomery-Mens-Duffle-Coat/dp/B008KYNAY6

Here are the coats:


Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Plush Peacoat - $67.50

Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Melton Peacoat With Bib - $73.50

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Wool Plush Peacoat - $75

London Fog Men's Admiral Double Breasted Notch Collar Peacoat - $67.50

Nautica Men's Melton Pea Coat - $67.50

This one looks pretty similar

no idea what that one in particular is, but something like this could give a similar vibe, albeit a less dramatic hood/shawl collar thing

Chouyatou Men's Winter Stylish Wool Blend Single Breasted Military Peacoat (Medium, Gray)

Men's Cool Button Down Patched Denim Jeans Fleeced Winter Jacket Coat Black

1. Is there anywhere that sells North Sea Clothing items, specifically the Submariner, in USD?
   
   
2. Opinions on this Original Montgomery Toggle Duffle Coat, or is there another one out there that might be cheaper without being low quality?

I live in MN as well. For something different than you've been looking at, give this a look. It's what I want to buy next.

As others have said, you'll want real winter boots, gloves, scarf, and hat. Stock up on wool sweaters, chunky sweaters, thick button downs, and wool socks.

The coat is the centerpiece, but if you don't have the right accessories, you're still going to feel cold.