Trench coats provide an elegant and sophisticated look, perfect for taking any ensemble to the next level. Wear it casually or dress it up for special events; trenches are an incredibly versatile garment!
Lemaire offers the perfect blend of functionality and fashion with this cotton trench in stunning white from their collection. Boasting essential trench details like covered placket and belted front, Lemaire has made sure this piece stands out in any crowd.
The History of the Trench Coat
Trench long fur coat have become synonymous with World War I; however, their evolution actually predated that conflict and was worn by upper-crust officers before then. When deployed into battle trenches they quickly gained popularity due to being lighter than long greatcoats, easier to move in, and providing greater versatility than their long counterparts.
After World War II, trench coats became even more beloved garments among soldiers and officers alike, leading them to even wear them off-duty and make it an iconographic fashion statement.
Movie stars also took notice, particularly women like Katharine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich who could pull off traditionally masculine styles like Katharine Hepburn. But it was Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca wearing his fedora tilted and his tan Burberry trench that really got people talking in fashion - something which still resonates today, decades after its introduction during WWII.
The Collar
A trench coat's versatility makes it the ideal addition to both formalwear and casual outfits, from men suits to jeans and T-shirts. Wear it over formalwear for a polished look or pair it with casual apparel for an easy, sophisticated style.
Traditional British officers and soldiers wore long greatcoats made of serge, a thick woolen fabric. While these proved useful in many respects, when entering trenches they quickly became caked in mud, becoming unwieldy and heavy. As an alternative, trench coats became an indispensable staple of military and civilian life as shorter, lighter yet warmer options that still kept out ventilation while providing warmth without restricting movement.
Ferragamo offers this stylish men's raincoat in traditional double-breast design with comfortable buttons and a belt to secure it around the waist. Constructed using Event Fabric construction for water resistance and featuring bonded seams with waterproof interior coating for superior durability and smooth exterior finish. A buckled strap and D-rings, originally used to suspend equipment such as grenades, define its waistline adding an attractive accent to this contemporary men's raincoat from Ferragamo.
The Belt
A trench coat belt can make or break its look. Cinched snug to the waist, but never too tightly, ideally it should also hang freely when tied around your hips and cinch in a variety of styles before leaving store. If unsure which width would best suit your hips or what style to use when tying, ask your tailor to demonstrate several variations before leaving store.
The classic trench coat men is a double breasted style featuring six to ten buttons, depending on its length, with raglan sleeves and sometimes featuring shoulder tabs that allow officers to attach rank insignia without damaging their jacket.
Brooks Brothers Supima Cotton Thermore Fill Trench Coat is an ideal option for men seeking timeless style that won't age over time. Crafted with gabardine made of world-class cotton, it boasts corozo anchor buttons and buckles for an upscale finish.
The Length
The trench men coat was originally developed as a way to keep rain and grime off fine clothing, yet has become an indispensable everyday jacket. Ideal for layering over T-shirts or hoodies in warmer weather and even suit jackets for office looks, look for classic gabardine or wool liner trench coats, fitted at waist so as not to bunch over trousers; with either double- or single-breasted front with six to 10 buttons depending on length; look out for raglan sleeves, double or single breasted fronts as well as tailored versions tailored especially for you based on measurements unique for you if possible!
Taller men should choose longer coats that reach just below the knee; shorter styles could leave you looking like you jumped from an aircraft carrier! In terms of sleeve length, aim for sleeves that extend 2 to 4 inches beyond your suit jacket cuff or the bottom of your palm.
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