Every man needs a good coat in his closet for those few months a year when the Texas temperatures dip below 50. With proper care, a high-quality coat can last for years. Look for classic cuts in neutral tones that will carry over from season to season. Dapper gents looking for a sophisticated style to suit every occasion should invest in a black, knee-skimming, cashmere overcoat—a great look for either black-tie or a board meeting. Try a khaki-colored trench for everyday wear. Or, if you’ve already got the basics, a structured, military-inspired jacket with elbow patches is this season’s hot item. Let your coat complement—not confuse—your look, and you won’t get left out in the cold.
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| Cashmere overcoat (left) by Ermenegildo Zegna. $2,395 at Pockets Menswear, Highland Park Village Khaki trench coat (center). $695 at Beretta, Highland Park Village Military jacket (right). $595 at Cole Haan, NorthPark Center photography by Marc Montoya |
