Complete Your Winter Look with Men's Coat Styling

As the weather gets colder, people naturally start rummaging through the coats in their closets. However, even with various coats available, none seem to be quite right. It is difficult to know whether to wear a short coat or a long coat, or how to coordinate based on whether the occasion is formal or casual.

Coordinating men's fashion is not as easy as it seems. This is especially true for men's coat styling. Men's coat coordination tends to be more challenging than women's, as women often already have a certain level of personal style to work with. Furthermore, even when girlfriends carefully recommend coats for men, there are cases where the men are still not satisfied.

In such cases, men have no choice but to find good coats and coordinate them themselves. To prepare for these situations, let's take a closer look at men's coat styling.

How Different Coats Change a Man's Style

Generally, a black coat can be considered the most versatile. Black coats, in particular, are very important. When styling a men's black coat, the most important factor is color matching. Basically, it is good to match a black coat with pants or tops in similar color families or dark tones. Especially when wearing formal attire, a slightly fitted formal coat is the most standard choice.

Navy coats are also gaining popularity recently. In the case of navy coats, the color is somewhat bright, but if mismatched, it can create an overly flashy or unusual impression. Therefore, men's navy coat styling is somewhat tricky. For formal wear, a coat in the same color is good, but for a casual feel, a coat with a vintage vibe is better than one that is too fitted.

In fact, coat length is the trickiest aspect of men's coat styling, especially for shorter men. The coat's length can make it difficult to balance overall proportions and create the desired look. Some people wear long coats to compensate for being shorter, but doing so can actually emphasize their short stature. A coat that fits the body properly is better than one that is overly large or long.

Styling coats for heavier men also requires care. A coat that fits too tightly can make the wearer look even heavier. When choosing colors, dark tones are preferable to bright ones. Because black tends to make the body look smaller, it is best to choose black whenever possible.

For a casual look, an oversized coat can create a more relaxed impression. It can help conceal a slight build and also works well for layering. Pairing an oversized coat with a sweatshirt or hoodie can create a wider variety of looks.

Making the Most of Other Clothing Combinations

Coordinating a men's coat with other clothing is important, and shoes play a surprisingly large role because they complete the balance of the overall proportions. With formal attire, it is best to avoid overly flashy colors; in particular, the colors should generally be coordinated when wearing a black coat. With casual coats in a variety of colors, however, primary-colored sneakers or other types of footwear can work well.

The shirt worn with a men's formal coat requires particular attention. If the collar of a dress shirt is too high, it can look uncomfortable, so it is better to leave some of the neck visible. Recently, many men have paired formal coats with turtlenecks instead of conventional shirts to create a clean yet distinctive look.

[FamTimes = Reporter Kim Jae-young]