Somehow, I always end up with outerwear that's either grey or navy, not that there's anything wrong with that. Grey and navy are obviously great colors for outerwear, but there's also something to be said about the greatness of a HUGE black coat. No frills, just a ginormous fucking black parka with some details you can use well without any hassle. This one from Baartmans and Siegel has all the right pieces in all the right places, like two chest pockets and two hip pockets, all of which are large, but not overpowering. There's also an optional throat latch and a fireman's coat-like placket that uses buttons and loopholes rather than the typical metal clasps for that added sense of luxury and craftsmanship. There's even a quilted liner to keep in all your body heat when you need it most. That's what coats are supposed to do, right? Actually keep you warm? I almost always forget about that amidst all the outerwear that I get paid to write about.
