Advanced Outerwear: The Statement Topcoat

| WEARING | Montezemolo plaid topcoat, Uniqlo turtleneck, Pants c/o Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers waistcoat and gloves, Tom Ford eyeglasses, Timex watch, J.Crew belt, Doulbe monk straps c/o Coach | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo

Cold weather is coat weather. And when it comes to winter dress, nothing has a bigger impact on your style than the coat you wear. This fall and winter it’s been all about the statement topcoat. Here’s an example.

In menswear, we often use the term “statement” to mean bold, wild, or even outrageous. And while that’s certainly one interpretation, it’s not the only one. There are a variety of ways to make a statement with a topcoat that don’t require you to be an “insider” or to possess an f— you attitude.

A statement topcoat can have a large lapel, be made with an interestingly textured fabric, have a unique silhouette, a not-messing-around fur collar, or a simple repeating pattern, or just be slightly longer than 3/4 length.

The one I’m wearing, like my quilted topcoat, is from Montezemolo. One of my new favorite brands. Obviously easy to dress up, but works just as well in a casual context.

Thanks for reading.

Stylishly Yours,

Brian
He Spoke Style