The classic winter outerwear for men that can be used on and off the job is the Chester coat. In particular, long Chester coats, which are long in length, are highly popular even amidst the trend toward short-length outerwear, as they enhance one’s style and fashionable appearance. In this issue, we will introduce the key points and recommended items for wearing long Chester coats.
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Points to keep in mind when wearing a long chester coat: ” How to resolve the biggest disadvantages of the long coat, “the appearance of heaviness” and “poor compatibility with a short stature.
One of the major concerns when wearing a long Chester coat in dark colors such as black, charcoal gray, and dark navy, which are the standard colors for autumn and winter outerwear, is that it makes the entire coordinate look heavy. Another concern is that it is generally believed that “long coats do not suit people of short stature. The following are concrete solutions to the above two problems.
How to avoid the “heavy” look of a long chester coat (1) “Use a white top and roll up the bottom
Unlike other coats, the chest area of a chester coat is open even when the buttons are closed, so choosing a white top in particular tends to have a significant effect in preventing the coat from looking too heavy. In the fall, when temperatures have not yet really dropped, it is recommended to choose a white T-shirt or a white long T for the top. Rolling up the bottom to give a light touch to the feet is also a good idea.
How to avoid the “heavy” look of a long chester coat (2) “Use a top in a bright primary color and white pants.
In addition to the aforementioned white, it is also a good idea to wear brightly colored tops, including primary colors. The man in the snapshot below is the same person as the man in the snapshot above, but by wearing a blue knit top and white pants on the bottom, he not only avoids a heavy look, but also skillfully sublimates the overly simple impression of a single long chester coat with a stylish and crisp outfit by using a block color composition. The block-colored configuration also sublimates the overly simple impression of a single long Chester coat into a fashionable and crisp outfit.
How to avoid the “heavy look” of a long Chester coat (3) “Choose a coat in a bold, bright color.
When men buy clothes with an emphasis on ease of use and safety, they inevitably choose darker colors. Especially in fall and winter, outerwear occupies a large area of the outfit, so the whole outfit often has a dark image. If you own several black or dark navy outerwear, how about a long chester coat in camel or brown? You can match the entire outfit with pale tones like the man below, or you can bring dark colors to the top and bottom without making it too dark.
The incompatibility of long chester coats and short stature can be resolved by using a body bag to draw the eye upward
Not only chester coats but also long outerwear in general are said to be unsuitable for people of short stature. The biggest concern is that the length and volume of long coats generally lower the center of gravity and make people look shorter. As shown in the image below, this disadvantage can be alleviated by wearing a body bag or shoulder bag on the front side with slightly shorter straps, or by wearing a necklace with volume and presence on the chest to draw the eye upward.
Next, we will introduce specific tips for dressing and recommended long chester coats for each of the following five styles : “formal and beautiful style,” “casual urban style with a relaxed feel,” “mature street style,” “glamorous good-looking ogee style,” and “business suit/jacket style full of style. The following is a list of recommended long chester coats and tips on how to dress for each of the five styles.
Orthodox clean style × Long Chester Coat (1) “Dress in a neo-normcore direction and look casually masculine with good taste.
For details, please refer to the article ” Gnome-core is back in popularity in the 2025 era! for more details, but after 10 years, styles that pursue simplicity are once again attracting attention. The monotone black, wooden gray, light gray, and white outfit with long pants that create a firm cushion and a knee-length long chester coat help to create the current “normcore” style rather than the old normcore style.
Orthodox clean style × Long Chester Coat 2: “Daring to create a mode atmosphere with an all-black coordinate.
While the all-black coordinate has the disadvantage of making you look heavy, it also has the advantage of creating a mode, stoic atmosphere. If you want to intensify the mode atmosphere, we recommend choosing a long chester with a low gorgeline like the man in the snapshot below.
Orthodox clean style x Long Chester Coat 3: “Turn up the upper collar for a cozy look!
This monotone coordinate consists of only black and gray from head to foot. While it is perfectly coordinated, it is a bit too stoic and makes you want to play around with it. By turning up the top collar and adding a knit cap, a little bit of a breakdown is created, creating a sophisticated impression.
AMI Paris’ Chester Coat (Single Notched Lapel) is recommended for an authentic and beautiful style!
AMI Paris is known for its iconic “Ami de Coeur” logo, which combines a heart and an A. Recently, sweatshirts and knitwear have become especially popular, but AMI Paris is a French brand that offers a total range of excellent real clothes. The brand is a French brand that offers a total range of excellent real clothes. The low gauze line and the collar opening that feels just right go well with beautiful coordinates in all directions.
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Acne Studios’ long chester coat (single notched lapel specs) for a legitimate, clean style!
Acne Studios is a Stockholm, Sweden-based brand that offers real clothes with a good design edge and trendiness in a simple and minimalist style. We picked up this dress with a subtle spice, such as the brand’s couture seasonal label on the sleeve and the color switch between the upper and lower collars. Recommended for men who want to add a statement without going overboard to a clean-cut coordinate!
Casual urban style with a sense of sloppiness x Long chester coat (1) “City boy style that looks like it has a high level of aesthetics and intelligence.
Long chester coats go well not only with the aforementioned crisp fashion styles such as street and mode styles, but also with soft casual coordinates such as city boy style. Longer pants length and caps that provide cushioning are key.
Casual urban style with a sense of slouchiness x Long Chester Coat (2) “It is good to try the shoulder-hanging technique without feeling self-conscious about it.
The coat is worn like a cloak to create a sense of slackness. This is a convenient way to adjust the temperature without having to take off your coat when walking around in a department store that is heated, but you still feel hot.
Casual urban style with a relaxed feel × Long Chester Coat (3) “Minimize the number of colors while creating a pop with the loose size.
This outfit combines a camel-colored oversized double Chester coat with mainly black items. The overall loose fitting, the white T-shirt flashed from the neck, and the white midsole of the sneakers add a nice pop impression.
OUR LEGACY’s long chester coat (double peaked lapel) is recommended for a casual urban style with a relaxed feel.
A relatively young brand founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2005, Our Legacy continues to enjoy high popularity among men who love fashion for its excellent modern and classic wear. The double long chester coat we picked up can be easily matched with an urban casual style, and its unobtrusive silhouette is a piece that meets the brand’s goal of “creating clothes that will not become obsolete over the years and will continue to shine in your closet.
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Adult Street Style x Long Chester Coat “Oversize is the absolute compliance rule.
The street style with casual wear and sports shoes as the mainstay, but with a loose-fitting long chester coat, it instantly creates a mode street atmosphere. If you like the styling of Ye (Kanye West) or Haley Bieber for women, you should definitely try combining street style with a long chester coat. As for chester coats, it is basically recommended to choose one that is originally designed to be oversized, instead of sizing up a basic design.
This outfit is also along the same lines as the snap above. With the navy long chester coat at the core, the dark-toned top and white T-shirt are flirted with to create a loose look, while Balenciaga’s RUNNER is set on the feet.
AMBUSH long chester coat (single oversized version)
When trying to find a long chester coat that can be easily matched with adult street wear, there are fewer than you might think that would make it a realistic purchase target. AMBUSH has a strong image as an accessory brand, but in fact, they also have a good lineup of clothing. AMBUSH has a strong image of accessories, but in fact, its clothing is also good. The brand is developed by VERBAL and YOON, who have strong connections with overseas HIP-HOP artists and designers, and is a perfect fit for this type of style.
The flamboyant, good-looking man’s style x Long Chester Coat (1) “Just the right fitting is the basic”.
A camel long chester coat, faded Levi’s 501s, sunglasses, and a knit cap. The color contrast is strong, but the size is just right for a good-looking ogee look. It’s a bit of a flirtatious look, but it still manages to maintain a sense of elegance.
Good-looking guy style with flair × long chester coat (2) “Combining American casual items with a dress
If you are of the generation that aspires to be a good-looking older man, you may have fallen in love with American casual wear when you were younger. If you are aiming for a good-looking ogee style with a touch of glamour, how about combining American casual items that you acquired back then (if you still have them in your closet) with dress wear or dress items? Brightly colored items such as the man’s red neckerchief in the snapshot below are surprisingly suitable for men who have started to wither away, so please consider this.
The flamboyant, good-looking man’s style x Long Chester Coat (3) “Learning from the recent outfits of Domenico Gianfurrate, the role model of the good-looking man.
Mr. Domenico Gian furrate is a well-known icon in the men’s fashion industry, known for his role as art director of PT TORINO. In the past, Mr. Gianfrarte’s style was very classico-Italian, but recently, perhaps influenced by his son, he has been leaning toward a slightly more modest style. He is wearing a navy long chester with a narrow body and lapels, spiced up with purple dyed jeans.
The next outfit is a bright gray long chester coat. A cardigan and a white T-shirt give the outfit a relaxed look. In addition to his excellent fashion sense and good looks, I am always impressed by his quiet, sincere, and friendly personality whenever I talk with him at Pitti and other events. If you want to be a good looking guy, why not make Mr. Domenico Gianfurrate your benchmark? You can follow his Instagram account here!
PT TORINO Double Chester Coat for a flamboyant, good-looking style!
We picked up a coat from PT TORINO, where the aforementioned Mr. Domenico is the art director. Although the brand has overwhelming strength in pants, it has recently expanded its lineup to include jackets, coats, T-shirts, and shirts. The coat we picked up this time is the same model as the one Mr. Domenico is wearing.
HEVO’s long chester coat (double notched lapel)
HEVO is a coat brand started in 2010 in Puglia, Italy. The design that can be worn with a modern image while respecting the classic design is excellent, and even among the many Italian brands, it has the modern sensibility that can be accepted by those who are not particularly interested in so-called “Italian-like” clothes. The item in the image below is a buttoned coat, but there are many strong items available, so it is also recommended for those who are looking for such items.
Business Suits/Jacket Style x Long Chester Coat (1) “Long length single chester coat adds a sense of class!
In business situations, dignity and style sometimes come into play. A Chester coat with a length from just below the knee to the calf is an effective way to accentuate your excellent work performance and imposing behavior.
Business Suits/Jacket Style x Long Chester Coat (2) “Wear a double-breasted coat for added dignity
A double-breasted long chester coat is an effective way to add an air of dignity, and should be considered by businesspeople in their 30s and older.
Tagliatore’s long chester coat (peaked lapel, belted) is recommended for business suits/jackets!
Tagliatore used to be known as one of the three Italian suit families along with Lardini and Boglioli, but now the brand has achieved a leading position in both Italy and Japan. Even looking at suits and jackets worn by Japanese celebrities, the number of people wearing TAGLIATORE has increased tremendously in the past few years. This time, we picked up a long chester with belted and peaked lapel. Wearing this jacket, you are sure to have style and sex appeal. It is suitable for both on- and off-duty use!
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