Duffle Coat Guide - How To Wear A Duffel - The Best Overcoat For Relaxed Men - Gentleman's Gazette

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Today, duffle coats are popular again because they're warm, they're hard wearing and they’re more casual than other items in classic menswear especially overcoats, partially because of the hood, but also because of the toggle closure.

So how is the duffle coat distinguished from other coats and what makes a duffle coat a duffle?

First of all, it's the fabric. It's a heavy 34 ounce boiled woolen cloth in a camel or khaki color. It's about a 1050 grams per meter, it’s usually double-faced and has some form of a twill structure which is similar to Serge.

Two, an authentic duffle coat needs a toggle closure. Originally, that was made out of hemp rope, as well as wooden toggles.

The third hallmark of a duffle is the throat latch. It's supposed to help you close up your neck and protect you from the elements.

Four, an original duffle has shoulder pads. they were reinforcing, kept you warmer, and protected better from the elements.

Five, the duffle coat needs patch pockets that are roomy and comfortable.

Last but not least, the original duffle coat did not have a lining because it was a double faced clot that was very heavy already.

How should you wear it and how is it combined?

Traditionally, a duffle coat was worn on top of uniforms, that meant it was cut roomier if you look at older pictures, you can also see there's lots of excess fabric in a duffle coat, because of that, duffle coats today are cut still wider than maybe other outer garments you own. Of course, that's reflected in the sizing. In this day and age, overcoats are worn a lot slimmer than it used to be even if you wear maybe a suit underneath of it or a sweater and because of that, I urge you to always go down in size or double check on the measurements before you buy something. If you're a purist and you want the original roomy cut, go for it. Because it's more casual in nature, you don’t need to wear it with a tweed coat but I like it a lot with just a sweater. Of course, a cardigan would work as well. It actually pairs really well with denim jeans, with corduroy, with chinos, maybe even woolen slacks.

So what about duffle coat colors?
The classic one are the camel and khaki shades, or maybe some shades of brown such as the one I'm wearing here right now, they are easy to combine with all kinds of camel colors for winter colors such as green, maybe dark Burgundy, and if that's your style, it's the ideal color. Personally, I’d stay clear of black duffle coats simply because black is one of the most overrated color in menswear. Alternatively, I would go with a charcoal gray which just suits it much better.

So what about the length?
Originally, the months or duffle coats were quite long because they were supposed to keep you warm on a ship in a rough sea. Today, most duffle coats are about knee long and you can also find some that are shorter.

So where and how should you buy duffle coats?
I think there is a brand out there called Monty and it sells the original Montgomery, priced around $300. I don’t think it's of the highest quality, I think Gloverall offers some but they’re all so different, their material composition is usually polyamide 20%, and wool 80%. I personally love to find 100% wool duffle coat which is very difficult. In terms of brands, you can find them from Brooks Brothers or places like Lodenfrey in Germany. Also, good duffle coat is Ladage and Oelke in Hamburg.

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[ericj.w.ruijssenaars]

Found a original British Navy Dufflecoat in my local thrift shop yesterday. An absolute steal at just €17, 50 🤩. While it may seem strange to wear a duffle in the dessert (like Sterling did), the nights out there can be brutally cold.

[zockerplay]

Absolutly love Gloverall! Really recommend them!

[skelejp]

My dad used to wear one often in winter.
I wore it after he Died, and liked it.
My Dad worked for Airline, traveled the World, and had a big affection with Clothing.
For example, during the Cold War he travel to Poland, Buy Leather, and had a Jacket Handmade .

Just bought me a nice Duffel.
A Gloverall collab with Comme des Garçons.
Amazing Style Coat, I love it.

If U Buy a Duffel, also buy a nice Peacoat !

ThX for Documenting the Duffle Coat.

[astarte_silver]

I'm a woman, but I'm totally into your channel. I've learned a lot about the quality of fabrics and garment construction.

[netcatfulful]

I never thought I would have ever spent 11:24 minutes watching a video about coats and I am sort of glad I did

[abhirupbasu]

Thanks for such an in depth guide. Really Love the history behind it, definitely gonna pick one up now.

[stylishoversixty]

Wow! this video really takes me back down memory lane back to my high days many, many years ago more than I care to remember but at that time I own a duffel coat in navy as well as many of my classmates back then we all thought it was simply a fashion item I doubt if anyone knew the history behind that coat thanks a lot for this video!

[Victor-khrh]

Went to Buck Mason and they had one Duffle coat left. Fell in love with it, but waited a few days to mature the idea. I didn't know anything about it outside that I loved it, turns out its made by Gloverall, has the leg strap, and its 90% wool. Probably the nicest coat I've ever seen. It was very expensive at $800 but totally worth it since the very next day we got a huge snow storm here in DC. Its worth mentioning that they have been making the same coat for decades and eBay has a ton of options for under 100-200.

[robertkelly]

I had a black Duffel 54 years ago, they cost nothing then, just a working class coat. I’m astonished they cost a fortune now. I’m saving in my piggy bank, gotta have a replacement, brilliant coat.

[cakes]

love a duffel coat. i inherited mine from my old man, so it is older than i am...always look forward to winter so i can get it back out again...i pretty much wear it with everything (its that or a wax jacket most of the time)

[nanigo]

Love the video, very informative! The duffel coat has always been a favorite of mine dating back to my childhood in the fifties. Polo Ralph Lauren makes a duffel coat that looks like the original worn by the royal navy during WW II. These coats fetch a good price even used on eBay.

[joshcoon]

Since I watched "Dead poets society" in the early 90s, I love dufflecoats.

This guide is perfect. Thanks a lot.

[shiningyrlife]

I have a navy peacoat and a navy duffle. Honestly I consider the two of them very different. The peacoat is way dressier while duffle is super casual. Plus for some people that wear raw denim, indigo rub off into clothings is a big concern.

[Coryhightowerjr]

One of my favorite coats, thanks you so much for doing this video @gentleman’s Gazette

[darriangario]

Thank you so much for this video! Because of your knowledge I was able to spot a vintage gloverall in the Monty style and score it for 50 bucks it's my most complimented item right now, feels so good, and is very functional. Thank you.

[mikek]

I never knew about this coat, but I think I have seen it. Thanks for the great video sven

[DarrylRajamae-txfk]

I like how you go into detail of the clothes you do reviews on

[FilmaticProductions]

Glad you said something about black duffle coats. More for me!!!

[Katharina]

love to watch your videos (even as a woman) because of all the extra information :)

[alisonmike]

Only just found your channel, brilliant, very informative with lots of useful and important info. Thank you. I've been considering a Duffle coat for done time now, so just ordered my first Gloverall.