As the outside temperature drops, the need for a warm and fashionable coat rises.
Chances are that this winter, like last winter, will be the coldest one on record. You know what to do: put away the shorts, pack up the flip flops, and say goodbye to the bro tanks. Now after you do all that, you’re going to need a good winter coat to go along with all your sweaters and knitted caps. This winter, shop smart and make sure that the coat you buy is comfortable, fits you well, and most importantly, keeps away the cold all season long. Fleece, leather, space-age material, the types of coats and jackets come in a nearly endless number of variations. Even after you’ve picked the material that fits your sense of style, you’ve got to figure out the particular type of coat that will keep you and your wallet happy!
In order to help you narrow down your choices and get that perfect coat off the rack and onto you, here is a list of the best winter coats for real men.
#1. Columbia Bugaboo Interchange Jacket – $175.00
This jacket and coat combination is incredibly light and filled with a heat-treated fabric to keep in your natural body heat when the temperature drops. Because the jacket and coat combine to make a thick layer of protection from the cold, you can separate the two pieces and wear the inner jacket or the outer coat depending on the outside weather.
#2. Calvin Klein Double-Breasted Peacoat – $129.00
For the more fashionable man, this thick-knit wool peacoat is perfect for winter days when you want to look good and stay warm. Long and heavy, this goes well with any suit or other professional work attire and is perfect for date nights in the chilly winter months. This classic look easily cracks the list for one of the best winter coats for men.
#3. Levi’s Hooded Trucker Jacket – $79.99
A little thinner than the other coats on this list, Levi’s version of a middle of the road form of outerwear looks great with jeans and will keep you warm throughout the season. Easier on the wallet and more casual, this awesome buy is a steal at $79.99.
#4. Lands’ End Lightweight Down Jacket – $129.99
Lands’ End has an amazing version of a more stylish high end jacket that still keeps the wearer warm and toasty on cold winter nights. While slim, the jacket is lined with a special material designed to retain heat for hours.
#5. The North Face Gotham II – $299.00
Last but certainly not least, this hooded and fur-lined heavy coat from the North Face is incredibly stylish and is guaranteed to keep you looking good and feeling better when you step outside the door and into the cold. Although it’s a little pricier than your average winter coat, the quality of this coat is so good that you’ll probably never have to buy another coat for a long, long time. While the other coats on this list definitely deserve their spot on the list, this North Face coat is the best bang for your buck if you live in one of the chillier places around the country.
Don’t forget your booties, its a cooooooooold one outside.
David Stansberry is an intern contributor and student at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Economics and English.
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