What Makes a Classy Trench Coat, and Who Should Wear One?

The modern trench coat is a very different beast. It is no longer solely a coat for men, nor is it now associated with the "darker" side of life. You are more likely to see say a short blue trench coat on a lady, than a black leather trenchcoat on a man.

Let me ask that differently. Why would you wear one? Well, for several reasons.

What Makes a Classy Trench Coat, and Who Should Wear One?

So who should wear one now a days?

A mans trench coat is becoming an iconic coat. From Humphrey Bogart to Angelina Jolie in Mr and Mrs Smith, the trench coat has been used in films for many years. The most extreme is perhaps the leather trench coat, in The Matrix.

It is interesting to note the history of the trench coat on Wikipedia, where it is claimed to have been developed from the coats worn in the Great War in Europe, however as a retailer, I am more interested in what is enjoyed and available today.

How many coat styles can claim that? There should be one in every coat closet. The only question left, is what colour?

A mans coat is a very personal thing. The very fact that you are reading this, probably means you are some one who would already consider wearing a trench coat. If so, you are in good company! Read on to find out why.