How to choose and what to wear with a gray men's coat?
A gray men's coat is a practical and comfortable wardrobe item that can be used to create a great weekend-ready look. This item can be successfully combined with both classic business and casual and even sportswear. What items of men's wardrobe should be combined with a gray coat? What should you pay attention to when choosing and buying it?
general information
A gray men's coat is one of the few wardrobe items that are considered universal. A neutral color allows this thing to organically fit into almost any look. However, for the ensemble to look thoughtful and complete, all its details must be combined with each other.
So, when creating a particular image, it is recommended to focus on the style and type of coat, as well as the features of its cut.
Most of the modern models of men's coats are made in such style directions as:
- classic;
- casual;
- military and sports.
Classic models of men's coats usually have a straight or slightly fitted cut, one or two sides. Another distinctive feature of classic-style models is the absence (or a minimum amount) of fittings and decorative elements.
The traditional length of classic models is up to mid-thigh or to the knee (or just below the knee).
Stylists recommend combining classic gray coats with dark business suits ("two-piece" or "three-piece"), straight jeans in neutral tones, gray or black slacks. Such an ensemble will be successfully complemented by strict classic shoes - brogues, oxfords. A chunky-knit scarf, snood or muffler can act as a stylish accessory to a classic gray coat.
Casual models can be either straight or fitted or loose fit. Such coats are often distinguished not only by their practicality, but also by the presence of decorative or functional details - a belt, a hood, fasteners, valves, patch pockets, and a detachable collar. Stylists recommend wearing gray coats in casual style for men with both classic and casual clothes - sweatshirts (hoodies), jumpers, turtlenecks, straight or skinny jeans. The choice of shoes in this case is also not limited to classic models.
For example, black suede moccasins, dark leather loafers, and classic blue and white converse sneakers will perfectly fit in the ensemble, consisting of a gray casual coat, skinny dark jeans and a light sweatshirt.
Military-style coats often bear a distant resemblance to military uniforms - greatcoats, pea jackets, tunics. They can be either single or double-breasted, short, semi-long or elongated (up to the middle of the lower leg). Clothes in a sporty and militaristic style are ideal for such models. They can be combined with loose-fitting jeans, joggers in neutral colors, and breeches. Recommended footwear - massive sneakers, ankle boots, ankle boots, boots with rough relief soles.
Since gray is considered neutral, it can be combined with almost all possible shades. However, in creating ensembles, designers do not recommend using more than three colors.
Things of beige, sand, lavender, light and dark purple, pale blue, cornflower blue or deep emerald hue will be combined in the best way with a men's gray coat. It will successfully emphasize the nobility of gray tones and rich indigo color.
As the simplest example here you can bring a stylish ensemble consisting of a fitted or straight gray coat of a moderate length, an anthracite black shirt and classic indigo jeans. Men who prefer business, but not boring style, designers recommend considering an ensemble consisting of a classic charcoal double-breasted coat, a snow-white shirt and ash gray trousers or jeans. A bright blue or purple-violet tie can be used here as a bright accent that can dilute the monotony of the ensemble.
Features of choice
When choosing a gray coat, stylists recommend taking into account the purpose of purchasing a thing. So, to create a business or everyday look, classic models or models in casual style are optimal. A coat in a sporty or military style is best purchased for informal events. A coat designed to create a respectable formal look should be made of high quality wool.
When trying on, make sure that the coat completely hides the flaps of the jacket. Men of mature and old age are advised to choose knee-length (or slightly lower) models.
For a casual look comfortable straight or fitted models with a length just below the knees are ideal. They can have a hood, belt, turn-down collar, flaps and patch pockets. Such models are successfully combined with both classic and casual clothes - jeans, pullovers, turtlenecks. Coats of this cut are suitable for middle-aged and mature men.
For young and middle-aged men, stylists recommend considering models of gray coats in a sporty or militaristic style. They are ideal for informal events, city walks, trips. Such models can be quite short (about a palm above the knee). This length will provide freedom of movement and comfort in driving.
When choosing a coat, you should pay attention to the country in which it was made. Thus, products from China and Korea are considered to be of the lowest quality. It is customary to refer to the more durable and practical products made in the Baltic States, Belarus, Russia and Poland. The most expensive, stylish and high quality are branded coats from Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Great Britain.
Before buying, you should carefully read the composition of the material from which the item is made. The wool content in the fabric must be at least 80-85%. A coat made from a material with a low wool content will not only last less than the intended period, but also will not be able to provide its owner with reliable protection from cold and wind.
When examining the product, you should pay attention to the quality of the processing of seams, the attachment points for accessories, locks and buttons.
When choosing a coat for everyday wear, it is more rational to give preference to models of non-marking, dark gray shades (charcoal gray, graphite, anthracite, the color of wet asphalt). If the thing is planned to be used periodically, then it is worth considering models of light gray tones (smoky, ash).
