Should you tire of wearing the same dark
overcoat day after day, there are other options. Camelhair has long
been a favorite of the New England aristocracy, thanks to its
incomparable troika of warmth, durability, and softness. Given its
pedigree, the natural beige color of pure camelhair is exempt from the
traditional rules of color matching for formality's sake, although all
materials are equal before the judgment seat of aestheticism. Checks
are traditional for fall and spring weight coats, and can be found on
heavier ones as well; for the gentleman who enjoys mixing and matching
patterns they offer an opportunity to add another ingredient to the
stew. Subtle horizontal stripe patterns are as versatile as solids, and
give one a dandified touch.
The particular coat one chooses
should be first a question of insulation (you'll need more the farther
North you live), and second of personal style. If you are unsure where
to start, you cannot go wrong with black; just find one that's warm
enough for you. The coats sold in stores are usually only available in
even sizes, since their appearance is less sensitive to fit than that
of a
bespoke suit. Nonetheless, many men choose to order bespoke overcoats,
since this allows for a perfect fit with accompanying superior
insulation. If your body type is such that off-the-rack clothes never
fit you, overcoats are likely no exception, and bespoke will be your
best option.
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