The 15 Best Men’s Peacoats to Keep Warm This Winter
The key to staying toasty and looking stylish lies in good outerwear.
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Here’s a very T&C thought: perhaps if you have a strong disdain for the colder months, there’s a chance you just haven’t gotten your hands on the right outerwear. Think about it and take a look around. What are people wearing? Lambskin gloves? Double-breasted coats? Wools made with a Prince of Wales Check? The opportunities to look stylish shoot up exponentially the minute temperatures dip below 60.
As such, a peacoat is one of the best garments a man can have in his closet. Originally a staple for seafarers to keep them cozy while navigating the ocean, the style quickly (like most workwear) evolved into an essential for the everyday person. Think: double-breasted mid-length fit, and ultra-broad lapels, a la Ralph Lauren or Burberry. Or, rewatch Three Days of Condor (1975) and take a look at Joseph Turner’s (played by Robert Redford) wardrobe.
Ralph Fitzgerald, the head suitmaker at his namesake label, Fitzgeralds, has a few pointers on what makes a peacoat a worthy one. “It’s all about utility, durability, and warmth for a peacoat,” he tells T&C. “I can’t stand peacoats with small buttons. I think they look out of place and lost, so the bigger the buttons the better. The swelled edge (the insert seam from the edge) should be super pronounced).”
So, how about you have a shot at it? This editor is an avid collector of coats (ankle-length, fox-fur trim, tuxedo, plaid galore!) and knows that the right coat, especially a standard peacoat, can be a powerful garment that commands attention (or just a great garment that keeps you from freezing).
Below, we’ve rounded up the 15 best men’s peacoats on the market.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Wool-Blend Melton Peacoat
Credit: Ralph Lauren
If you’re looking to invest in a standard peacoat without breaking the bank, here’s the best place to start. This wool-blend peacoat checks off all the lists of a good one: high-quality, large lapels that you can prop up to keep your neck warm, and double-breasted fit to keep you snug.
Color: Navy
Size by Chest: 32-52
Length: Short, Regular, Long
What better place to buy an outerwear garment than from a brand that has specialized in it ever since it was founded? This peacoat from Banana Republic is inspired by the vintage styles in their archive proving a point: if it ain’t broke…
Color: Black
Size: XS-Large
Length: Regular, Tall
Need a no-fuss peacoat that’ll get the job done without breaking the bank? J. Crew, as usual, has an option. This coat is modeled after the traditional styles mentioned above and is made out of a wool blend that’ll keep you warm.
Color: Navy, Black
Size: XS-XL
Material: Wool-Blend
Michael Stillwell, T&C’s Digital Art Director, is a visual whiz and an outdoorsman. This means he knows a thing or two about coats that can keep him warm (for when he’s out on an adventure) and chic (for when he is heading to the office). This wool and cashmere-blend peacoat is his go-to choice.
Color: Dark Navy
Size: XS-XXL
Already have a navy blue peacoat? Or, just interested in something with a bit of edge? John Varvatos’s Neppy Fleck peacoat is a great option for city-slickers who need to stay warm in the colder months. This peacoat keeps all the same traditional assets we love (double-breasted, warm materials, etc), but gives it an urban twist with flecked gray wool and bronze buttons.
Color: Fleck gray, black, white
Size: 48-58
Material: Wool
VALENTINO GARAVANI Double-Breasted Wool-Twill Peacoat
Credit: Mr Porter
There’s never a wrong turn when it comes to Valentino. This peacoat by the brand is a contemporary take with a wider silhouette. Obviously, it can be styled for more elegant occasions: a nice tailored trouser and a crisp cotton shirt go well with the piece, making it a great every day coat.
Color: Navy Blue
Size: 46-54
Material: Navy Wool Twill
Theory Double-Breasted Coat in Double-Face Wool-Cashmere
Credit: Theory
Now, peacoats can extend past the waist. Take this one from Theory, for example. What’s great about longer peacoats is that they cover a bit of your legs, keeping you warmer for when the temperature dips. This is a closet must-have, as the coat can easily be worn with day and evening outfits.
Color: Camel
Size: XS-XL
Material: Wool-Cashmere
For those who want to channel the those in the English countryside (or simply love the color forest green), Todd Snyder is offering one that is made to withstand bitter temperatures. What’s great about this piece is that it’s as good on the utility side as it is on the aesthetics. It has two flap pockets at the waist (maybe if you need to store hand warmers or gloves), and slanted pockets close to the chest.
Colors: forest green, navy
Size: XS-XXL
Material: Wool, Alpaca
There is perhaps no place better to shop for naval inspired outwear than English brand Burberry. As maestros of this arena, have a wool-blend peacoat that proves that good quality clothing and classic styles will never go out of fashion. This coat fits on the slimmer side, accentuating (or creating) a flattering silhouette for those who wear it.
Color: Black
Material: Wool Blend
Size: 36-50
AMI Paris Double-Breasted Wool Coat
Credit: Ami/Saks Fifth Avenue
If you’ve seen Emily In Paris, then you’re probably familiar with the Parisian brand, Ami. While this coat switches up the classic peacoat quite a bit, particularly in the lengthened silhouette it still retains everything great about the classic style: warmth, and elegance.
Color: Coffee
Size: 46-50
Material: Wool
Here’s a secret: Suit Supply is the go-to for almost every guy with style in New York City (and beyond). The ready-to-wear suits come close to looking bespoke (which is rare for a retailer) and the outerwear to match fits perfectly over then. Case in point: this classic peacoat. If you don’t want to break the bank but also want to have a quality coat, Suit Supply, as usual, is a no brainer.
Color: Navy
Size: 32-50
Material: Pure Wool
If you read this piece about leather jackets, then you’d know that Schott is the real deal when it comes to outerwear. This peacoat by the brand is as good as the moto-jackets they’re known for. It’s double-breasted shape is brought together by large buttons (a plus from Fitzgerald), and has a slim silhouette.
Color: Midnight blue, oxford Grey
Size: XS-L
Material: Wool
Michael Kors Wool Blend Peacoat
There’s always an aristocratic air to a piece of clothing when the lapels are wider than usual (think of the portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in London). Now, apply it to a modern coat. Michael Kors gets it, and donning this wool-blend coat might give you an extra pep in your step.
Color: Camel
Size: XS-XXL
Material: Wool-blend
Reiss Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat
Here’s a daring option: an oatmeal wool coat. The payoff for leaning into the winter whites is well worth it. A white coat such as this looks irresistibly elegant, and clean.
Color: Oatmeal
Size: XS-XXL
Material: Wool-Blend
Paul Stuart Double Breasted Boucle Plaid Coat
Credit: Paul Stuart
If you can’t get enough of the English aesthetic, why not opt for more plaid? Think of the Prince of Wales Check that the dandiest men from the British Royal Family (King Charles, Edward, Duke of Edinburgh).
Color: Navy/Brown
Size: 40-44
Material: Boucle
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