Mens Trench Coat

Mens Trench Coats.

The mens trench coat for centuries has been one of the first choices of overcoat for the male adult, but over recent years its appeal has grown in the young adult department.

This growing popularity began somewhere in the 1950’s when young men wanted to look more mature, and so started to dress like their adult male relatives. They suck to the traditional black, gray, or beige trench coat.

Towards the end of the 1950’s the younger generation began to find their own identity and wanted to stand apart from the older generation, both in their attitudes and dress sense.

Fashion designers were creating ranges for separate age groups, with younger people being especially catered for.

The mens trench coat saw itself re invented with a new image to appeal to the younger man. Lapel sizes were changed and the new lengths moved away from the traditional full length trench coat.

The three quarter length trench coat appealed to the young man in the 1960’s. Worn over a polo neck jumper and casual trousers, he looked very smart to his peers.

What had started out as a warm overcoat worn by soldiers, such as the military trench coat, was evolving into a mens trench coat that was an essential fashion accessory.

The full length black leather trench coat was a huge hit in the 1970’s, with a deep vent that ran from just below the waist to the bottom of the coat. It closely resembled the thick woolen long trench coat that was worn by the drivers of the first motor cars. However, there was a big difference in its purpose. Whereas the early motor car drivers wore mens trench coats to protect themselves from the dirt and the cold, the 1970’s trench coat wearer just wanted to look good.

The late 70’s saw the gabardine trench coat make a comeback, whilst the leather model became the uniform of the ‘Goth’ or ‘Punk’.

London Fog and Burberry who had been manufacturing quality menswear for a Century or more, continued to keep up with the demand for new and interesting designs.

Other designers, such as Armani, who were more famous for their fashion wear began producing exciting mens trench coats that were a ‘must have’ for every fashion conscious individual.

And so we move to today, when the topcoat is still an essential part of any mans clothing collection.

Today you are spoilt for choice, and you can not only choose the style of trench coat you desire, but you can choose from a huge range of lengths, materials, and color finishes.

A lightweight fabric such as cotton may be your choice, or perhaps you’ll want a thicker woolen material. You may want to stick with black because it’s versatile, or opt for khaki or blue to look different from the majority. If you’re really particular, you can have one custom made to fit your measurements and specifications.

By wearing it with jeans or chinos and an open shirt or sweater, you can create a relaxed easy going look. By wearing it over dress trousers or a suit you transform the look to being more official and important.

With the help of your mens trench coat you can totally change your appearance, mood, and image.