Men's Outerwear
London Fog Men's Coats and Jackets
The men's range covers three broad shapes: the belted trench, the shorter car coat and the wool-blend overcoat. Each one solves a different combination of formality, warmth and travel.
The mistake most buyers make is choosing on length alone. Shoulder fit is the measurement that cannot be adjusted cheaply, so it should drive the decision.
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What to check before you buy
- Shoulder seam
- The seam should land at the edge of your shoulder bone. A tailor can shorten sleeves and take in the waist, but reworking a shoulder is expensive.
- Car coat vs overcoat
- Car coats stop mid-thigh and suit driving and casual wear. Overcoats reach the knee and sit better over a suit.
- Wool blends
- A wool-polyester blend is warmer and holds a press well, but it is not rain gear. Keep an umbrella with it.
- Colour
- Khaki and stone read classic; charcoal and navy are easier to wear with black shoes and business clothes.
Styles worth comparing
Best formal option
Men's classic belted trench
Knee-length, double-breasted, removable liner. Works over a suit and reads correctly at an office or a wedding in bad weather.
Best cold-weather pick
Men's wool-blend car coat
Mid-thigh, notch collar, warm without bulk. The most versatile winter shape if you drive more than you walk.
Best casual pick
Men's hooded rain jacket
Lightweight water-repellent shell with a stowaway hood, sized to layer over a hoodie or a quilted vest.