The most essential wardrobe purchase you can make is a quality jacket. It doesn't matter if it's to take you to the office when it's cold and raining or to keep you warm in the queue to the latest club... a coat can be your best friend.
Choose from the classical elegance of a
smart jacket
to the more chilled
casual coat. For added office chic combine a
waistcoat
with a
blazer.
As a generalisation, coats typically have long sleeves and open down the front, closing by means of buttons, zips, toggles, belts, or a combination of these.
Whereas a jacket is frequently used to refer to a shorter, lighter, hip-length garment while the coat is used for garments of different lengths.
If fashion is your thing then opt for some hip
macs, or
trench coats
or for a more casual look maybe a
bomber
of
parka
would be more suitable. Styling details such as
belts,
studs and
zips add some flair to plain coats.
You can opt for
cotton
jackets or for more luxury and for something that will last more than one season you can't beat the timeless look, feel and longevity of
leather.