THE MESTIZO’S OVERCOAT STYLE GUIDE FOR MEN

 Looking to buy the perfect overcoat?  No need to fuss, we got you, literally speaking, covered. 

With winter weather quickly advancing upon us, the need for the sturdiest thermally-protective outerwear is immediate, and there’s no better piece of garment to purchase than the men’s overcoat.  

Not to be confused with similar-looking garbs such as the topcoat or the greatcoat, the overcoat, specifically, is a hefty and lengthy exterior apparel with a defined collar that is worn, more often than not, over a suit piece or a business-casual outfit.  

The men’s overcoat is such an essential item in men’s fashion, considering it’s been around since the late 18th century and was originally seen as something only low-level wage-earners’ would wear.   Thankfully, the overcoat has gone farther beyond the mere laborer’s wardrobe into the men’s must-have that it is today.  

And if you’re getting ready to “invest” (yes, an overcoat that lasts through the years and trends is a great investment) in an overcoat that will protect and style you forever, then you’ve come to the right place.    

The 4 Fs That Make For a Timeless Overcoat 

Depending on your own personal flair, there’s many things to consider when choosing the overcoat that wears best for you, but here are 4 basic factors to look out for when shopping for the right apparel:

Fabric

The most ideal fabric for a men’s overcoat is pure wool.  Unlike other overcoat fabrics such as cashmere or fleece, wool provides the warmest insulation especially during the extremely cold winter season.  Wool also is more durable than the rest, and as a rule of thumb, the heavier the wool overcoat, the better.  

Framework

One factor that tends to get overlooked when selecting overcoats is the coat’s construction.  It’s very important to examine how the undergarment of the coat is constructed to ensure that it’s an outerwear that will withstand the harsh elements and the passage of time.  Here’s an in-depth look at why coats with a properly sewn canvas is more advantageous than that of a coat with a merely fused canvas.  

Fit

A benchmark for a well-fitting coat would be something that will still feel comfortable yet somewhat snug after wearing it over a suit ensemble or any other layers of clothing.  And depending on your height and comfort level, having a coat that reaches slightly below the lower part of your knee is key.  Likewise, an overcoat’s sleeves need to cover the entire sleeves of your suit all the way down to your shirt cuffs.  This helps in keeping your wrists warmer even if you’re already wearing gloves. 

Fashion

Your style sense also plays a major role in determining the perfect overcoat for you.  You could choose anywhere from a single-breasted or double-breasted coat, a belted coat or a non-belted coat, or even choose coats with up to 3 buttons or more.    

And talking about style sense, are you a keep-it-simple-in-all-black kind of person?  Or are you one to mix it up and experiment with something totally out of the box?  If you’re the latter type of person, then you’d want to check out our Omar Overcoat, a sleek outerwear that will keep you warm this winter and give you that extra hot vibe, too. 

Available in either graphite gray or tri-color tweed, the Omar Overcoat is hard to miss with its signature binakul-inspired patterns adorning its collar, lapel, and belt. Binakul is a beautiful textile weaving pattern that’s carried generations of Filipino weavers from the Northern region of Ilocos.  

Using only the highest-quality materials of a wool and cotton polyester blend that’s made by hand by our in-house tailors, the Omar Overcoat can be worn for any occasion, be it a corporate board meeting or a casual Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones.  To see all the other savvy men’s fashion pieces you can mix with the Omar Overcoat, visit our online wardrobe at The Mestizo.