Trench Coat Guide - How To Wear & Buy A Burberry or Aquascutum Trenchcoat

About this video

The Gazette team provides a comprehensive guide to authentic trench coats, detailing 15 hallmarks that define a quality garment including material composition, construction details, and design features. They discuss how to identify genuine trench coats, offer guidance on sizing and purchasing considerations, and explain when and how to wear this classic piece.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team recommends prioritizing 100% cotton gabardine or a 51% cotton/49% polyester blend for trench coats, avoiding higher polyester compositions that cause sweating
• The Gazette team identifies 15 hallmarks of an authentic trench coat: double-breasted construction, raglan or set-in sleeves, epaulettes, gun flap, hook and throat latch, D-rings, sleeve straps, deep yoke back, wedge back, through pockets, leather buckles, checked lining, and English manufacture
• The Gazette team advises obtaining precise measurements before purchasing remotely, particularly when buying vintage pieces, and suggests pre-1999 Burberry trench coats (marked with ‘Burberrys’ on the label) as authentic options
• The Gazette team recommends wearing trench coats during transitional seasons with suits, and notes they work well for travel due to their versatility and timeless elegance

Episode details: published October 29, 2015 · 443K views · 9:23 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.

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