Trench coats for men
History
All over the world, you cannot experience a garment as lovely and dreamy as trench coat. From decades trench coat functionality and popularity is constant. Amazingly even after decades, no major changes in design and shape experience by trench coat. There are few men who are against trench coats, event though these coats rich history and bring classic smart look to men. Thomas Burberry designed a coat named Tielocken for British military men to wear in Boer war. The basic motive was to protect men from water and provide sufficient air. In World War I Burberry make modification in design and this coat got immense fame among soldiers. Soldier wore these coats while sitting in trenches during war and get popularity as trench coat. In World War II, trench coats again become famous, however this time coat length reduced for mobility purposes. These coats used by military forces of different countries for weather protection.
Fabric Type
Three type of fabric used for trench coats, which are Wool Gabardine, Cotton Fabric and leather material. Wool Gabardine use to protect from water and strong against wind used in earlier trench coats. With lightweight and smart look, it provides all functional benefits. Wool Gabardine is such a unique fabric that it manufactured on order for high-class customers. Cotton trench coats made from thick khaki cotton in beginning. However, twill and poplin mix cotton used to manufacture theses coats in recent years. Cotton trench coats are inexpensive compared to Wool Gabardine. Leather trench coats introduced in recent year and used to express status.
Color
Khaki is the conventional and most admired color in trench coats. Other colors are blue black with varied shades famous in recent years. However, light color suggested in trench coats.
Styles
From years, manufactures and couture's bring few modifications in trench coats. Here are few style popular styles in trench coats. These styles meet the need of all type of customers. Whether you want a trendy stylish trench coat or classic sophisticated one, these styles cope with your requirements.
- Double chest front style
- Single back style
- Raglan sleeves
- Shoulder tab style
- Storm flap style
- Detachable D ring style
- Cuff straps style
How to look smart in trench coat
Length of trench coat should be reasonable enough that it cover suit coat easily. Shoulders of trench coat must not be tight, so that your arms can move easily. If you are tall, heighten the select trench coat that goes below the knees while if you are short then choose trench coat above knees.