Philip Trench Coat

Beige trench coat from TEESHOPPEN

A trench coat is characterised by its waist belt, long shoulder line and classic details, which have remained largely unchanged since the 1920s. TEESHOPPEN’s version is made from 100% polyester and comes in beige, the colour in which the trench coat was originally invented. It’s designed to be worn over everything from a T-shirt to a suit, so you don’t need to own two different types of outerwear.

Here’s how it’s cut

• Colour: Beige
• Material: 100% polyester
• Style: Classic trench coat with a belt at the waist
• Pockets: Two side pockets
• Gender: Men’s

Why beige is still the right colour

Beige isn’t a random choice. It’s the colour the trench coat is built around, because it neither competes with the rest of the outfit nor blends into it. A black coat can look heavy over a light-coloured shirt. Beige doesn’t. It sits on top of almost anything without altering the look of the rest of the outfit.

Polyester over wool – by design

Most classic trench coats are made from wool or gabardine, which makes them heavy and expensive to dry-clean. Polyester weighs less, dries quicker after a rain shower, and can be popped in the washing machine instead of taken to the dry cleaners. On the other hand, polyester isn’t as breathable as wool, so on a hot summer’s day it isn’t your first choice. It’s a coat for spring, autumn and milder winter days, not for sub-zero temperatures.

How to style it

• Casual: over a T-shirt and a pair of jeans
• For the office: over a shirt, with the belt tightened
• In the evening: open and loose, over a simple jumper

The belt isn’t just for looks. If you tighten it, the coat fits more snugly and looks more formal. If you leave it hanging loosely, the look instantly becomes more casual, without you needing to change anything else in your outfit.

See the full range of men’s outerwear at TEESHOPPEN, and find your size in the trench coat.