16 Overcoat Do's & Don'ts - Gentleman's Gazette

About this video

The Gazette team presents 16 comprehensive guidelines for selecting and wearing overcoats, covering color choices, fit, fabric quality, length, and styling details. The video emphasizes investing in classic, well-made overcoats in natural materials and pairing them with appropriate accessories like hats, scarves, and gloves for both warmth and traditional style.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team advises choosing overcoats in colors like brown, tan, or interesting weaves rather than plain black, and ensuring the coat reaches at least knee-length for a flattering, timeless silhouette
• The Gazette team recommends opting for 100% natural fabrics in heavy weights (14-19+ ounces), double-breasted styles with peak lapels, and avoiding synthetic blends or mixed design elements that appear dated
• The Gazette team emphasizes proper fit with enough room for layering, classic details like velvet collars or herringbone patterns, and coordinating the overcoat with formal accessories including fedoras, scarves, and leather gloves rather than casual items

Episode details: published December 18, 2017 · 787K views · 11:52 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

← Previous: How A Mens Dress Shoe Should Fit & How To Find The Right Shoe Size Online & In Store · Next: 11 Winter Must-Haves For Men - Gentleman’s Gazette →

All Gentleman’s Gazette videos · Gentleman’s Gazette profile · Gentleman’s Gazette (official site)