Pea Coat

A comfortable good quality coat or jacket usually costs a fortune. However you should view it as an investment and buy a coat or jacket that fits you well and is of a classic style that never goes out of fashion. Here are five classic winter styles for women and men that have been in vogue for years and will continue to be trendy down the ages. So if you want to buy some winter wear, you simply can’t go wrong with these designs.

Trench Coats

You will find extra long trench coats in varying lengths. A knee length belted trench coat in a neutral color like black, khaki or brown is a classic and will go with just about any outfit. Trench coats can withstand tough weather and simultaneously make you look chic and smart. Women with an outgoing personality who can carry off bright colors with panache could buy one in red or berry colors. Men who are not very tall should avoid long trench coats as it will make them appear short.

Pea Coats

Men's pea coat are attractive, and will coordinate with all your dresses. The best part about pea coats is that you can wear them for any occasion- to work, for a date or for a social gathering. When worn with jeans they lend a casual air. Pea Coats are usually shorter than regular winter coats. For a conservative look go for traditional colors such as black or navy.

Parkas

For ladies who live in a really cold place, a down filled parka jacket such the marmot Chelsea down coat is ideal. There’s nothing as elegant as a black down coat or parka with a fur trim. You could also opt for a belted parka that can be cinched at the waist for a feminine silhouette.

Leather Jackets

Leather jackets lend a masculine image. Amongst Coogi leather jackets, the leather aviator jacket has always been popular. It is a great combination when paired up with jeans and slacks. If you are uncertain of which color leather jacket to buy, opt for the classic black.

You will find winter fashions and trends changing every year. Even if you do tend to keep abreast of these trends, it always makes sense to have some classic coats as a part of your wardrobe.

A Cashmere pea coat is a heavy woolen coat with two columns of between four and six buttons down the front. The Cashmere Pea Coat was originally part of the naval uniform for many countries, as the thick coat helped keep seamen warm when the fog was “thick as pea soup.” The pea coat look is fairly smart, but also very respectable. An outdoor business lunch in cool weather is the perfect place to wear this coat.

• Longer versions of the pea coat that extend down the legs, often to the knees, are often called bridge coats. Shiny gold buttons, used these days for more casual pea coats, were ironically inspired by the fancier jackets of naval officers.
• The pea coat has been a popular choice for women ever since it was worn by famous first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A particularly impressive choice is a cashmere pea coat, which is projects both style and professionalism.