Pea coats are thick woolen outer coats originally worn by sailors with the distinctive large lapels and double breasted fronts with large buttons. Originally popular only among U.S. Navy soldiers, now pea coats have become very popular. Though traditional is dark blue, pea coats now also come in black and grey for men.
1. The first thing to remember for pea coats is to find one that fits properly. This means that the length is down to your hips and fits tightly on your body. Pea coats look best on thin men, worn tightly, to give a large-chested effect. A common misconception is that they look great on large, short men as well–this really isn’t their best look. You will want to try on a pea coat before you buy it; remember that tight works well for warmth and fashion. This may mean getting a small when you usually wear a medium. The closer hugging sizing will help to create the hourglass effect that is so prized with pea coats.
2. Pea coats are outerwear so they work well with scarves and hats. Remember to keep the scarves within the coat for the correct look. A large number of warm weather hats will work with the pea coat; only the color scheme could be a problem. Pea coats, especially in black or grey are casual enough to be worn with jeans or nicer pants as well. They are made to be fully buttoned, so don’t make the mistake of trying to go too casual and leaving one or more buttons unbuttoned. This coat looks best fully buttoned to properly accentuate a thin man’s chest.
3. Pea coats are most popular in city fashion with extreme cold. The highest quality ones are made of 100% wool, which is extremely warm and resist water. There are a large range of pea coats out on the market now for a variety of prices so it’s up to you to decide which one is most appealing to you. The pea coat is so distinctive that it probably won’t ever go out of style so investing in one is always a good idea.
