Well, accept it once and for all. Your twenties mean cheap beer, bizarre roommates and fast fashion which falls into a heap of rags after three washings. There are numerous things you might mess up in your twenties and it is absolutely okay. But there is one and only thing which you really cannot afford to save up on. And this thing is the overcoat which will become your strongest weapon.
Think of it as an adult superhero cape. By wearing a good wool blend, your entire look will instantly transform. That rumpled button-down shirt that you were sleeping in turns into a part of the elegant look. The trick is in the silhouette and fitting. Narrow shoulders and straight hemlines hide many imperfections. This is how you get the image of a competent person who knows everything.
You have to think of having only two kinds to make sure that you will look great everywhere you go. Firstly, buy yourself a nice Camel Topcoat. With this one, you will look stunning in dark jeans and leather shoes on Friday night and perfectly appropriate wearing a suit on Tuesday pitch meeting. Secondly, you need to have a Black Chesterfield for all your formal occasions.
Fit should be the most important thing you should consider when buying your coat. Obviously, you should not buy something too big like what your dad is wearing. Shoulder seams should always fall on the acromion and length should be as long as to your knee. Anything shorter will make you look like you are wearing a big blazer and anything longer – gothic villain from CW shows. In this case tailoring is necessary.
You should also pay attention to the materials since you will have to forget about polyester blends forever. Buy something made of wool and cashmere, something heavy but at the same time mobile. Breathable materials prevent sweating when you commute via subway, for example. Moreover, it does not wrinkle at all and even survives being thrown onto a bar chair. Take care of your investment and it will last you much longer than your current relationship.
The price of buying a coat for $500-$1000 may seem outrageous considering your current student loan debt. I know exactly how you feel. But remember, you will be wearing this coat for 10 years of your life. Wearing it every day from November till March, the cost per wear is almost negligible.
Stop buying several lousy coats which won’t do any justice to your silhouette. Save up and buy that one coat which will make you feel invincible. Trust me, you will be entering new spaces with a different attitude. All the people respect those who look successful and together, no matter of their true financial condition. It may be shallow but works anyway.
Thanks for reading this post! – MyPlugin
