How To Wear: The Duffle Coat
An outerwear staple, the duffle coat is an old favorite of fashion-conscious dudes and definitely one of those coat styles that can make you stand out during the colder months.
The Characteristics of the Duffle Coat
Like many men’s outerwear styles, the duffle coat comes from a military background (the British Royal Navy, to be precise).
It is characterised by the traditional toggle fastening, a roomy cut and a hood. All these features make the duffle coat a very practical casual staple and a perfect coat to brave the elements this winter.
Consider pairing a camel duffle coat with white chinos to assemble a casually sleek and pulled together ensemble.
Pairing a dark green duffle coat and khaki chinos is a guaranteed way to breathe an elegant touch into your styling routine. When this look appears too dressy, tone it down with a pair of red high top sneakers.
Go for a brown duffle coat and black jeans to don a dressy, but not too dressy look.
A grey duffle coat and charcoal jeans are the kind of a winning combination that you so awfully need when you have no time to plan out an outfit.
How to Wear the Duffle Coat
Widely regarded as a casual style, the duffle is the perfect addition to relaxed, informal looks. It pairs well with chinos, jeans and corduroys as well as heavy knit sweaters. As for footwear, go for brogues, casual boots or sneakers.
As you can see, it doesn't take that much work for a man to look casually neat. Pair a camel duffle coat with blue jeans and be sure you'll look amazing. If not sure about what to wear on the footwear front, go with tan leather casual boots.
This smart casual combo of a navy duffle coat and brown jeans is extremely easy to put together in no time flat, helping you look dapper and prepared for anything without spending too much time going through your wardrobe. Look at how nice this ensemble is complemented with a pair of brown suede casual boots.
A navy duffle coat and navy jeans are an easy way to introduce a dash of masculine refinement into your current casual wardrobe. For times when this look appears all-too-polished, dress it down by slipping into a pair of olive low top sneakers.
If you want to make a bold statement with a colorful toggle coat, keep the rest of your outfit neutral.
A red duffle coat and brown corduroy jeans teamed together are a perfect match. On the shoe front, this outfit is complemented perfectly with dark brown leather casual boots.
The Duffle Coat with Suited Looks
Although it is regarded more suited to casual looks, some like to take the duffle out of its comfort zone. So if you’re feeling inventive or you treat the duffle as your universal coat, throw it over a suit or a blazer and dress pants combination.
This combo of a navy duffle coat and navy and green plaid dress pants oozes class and refinement. Burgundy leather double monks will pull the whole thing together.
Loving the way this combo of a dark brown duffle coat and black dress pants immediately makes men look sharp and elegant.
Combining a navy duffle coat and black dress pants will be a good indication of your outfit coordination prowess. When it comes to footwear, this ensemble pairs nicely with black leather derby shoes.
This pairing of a grey duffle coat and beige chinos is undoubtedly a statement-maker. Complete this outfit with black casual boots and off you go looking smashing.
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