Tips on how to wear mod coats from the hottest coordinates

The mod coat, which can add a military touch to fall and winter outfits, was originally called “M-51,” a common name for a coat worn over a field jacket as a military uniform. Today, it has established a solid position as a fashion item and can be worn in a wide range of ways. In this issue, we focus on the mod coat and introduce the origins of the coat, as well as the most notable outfits and items!

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The mod coat is a field parka adopted by the U.S. Army from the 1950s to the late 1960s. The most famous model is the ’51 model of the U.S. Army’s extreme cold-weather garment, which was adopted in the 1950s. The official name is “PARKA SHELL M-1951,” which is specified in the MIL standard used when procuring supplies for the U.S. military. The reason it is called “M-51” is because this parka was adopted under the MIL standard from 1951. It is said that the reason why there is a “field jacket” under the same name of “M-51” is because it was produced in the same period.

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Tips for Wearing a Mod Coat (1)Wrap a voluminous dark stole around the coat to wipe out the drabness

The mod coat, with its voluminous silhouette and material, and olive coloring that emphasizes a military feel, is too authentic. However, if you make the mistake of wearing a mod coat, you may end up looking like a cosplayer and give the impression of being too unrefined. To create an urban atmosphere, it is recommended to wrap a voluminous scarf around the coat. As shown in the snapshot below, by using subdued colors such as black and gray, and keeping the olive area modest, you can create a sophisticated style that doesn’t look drab.

Tips for wearing a mod coat (2)Express a crisp silhouette with slim denim

Of all the outerwear available, the mod coat is quite wide and voluminous. It is possible to create an effortless look by wearing it with wide pants, but if the volume is emphasized too much, the overall balance may become unbalanced. What we would like to suggest here is a combination of slim pants reminiscent of the classic mod look. The Y silhouette, which tapers from the upper body to the lower body, creates an inverted triangle silhouette, creating a well-balanced style.

Tips for wearing mod coats (3)Boost the stylishness by adding a bright color to the innerwear

Olive mod coats tend to give off a sense of massiveness, for better or worse. By adding a bright color to the innerwear, it is possible to adjust the overall impression to be lighter and brighter. In the snap below, purple, which has a close complementary color relationship with olive, is set as the innerwear. Complementary colors are colors that are in opposition to each other. Complementary colors have the effect of creating a visual contrast, and the subdued tone of the olive accentuates the vivid hue of the purple.

Tips for wearing a mod coat (4)Choose a black mod coat for an urban look

If you are worried about the wildness of mod coats, try choosing black, which reduces the military look. In the snap below, a mod coat is paired with cargo pants, but military-on-military coordination generally tends to be avoided. However, by unifying the top and bottom in black, the military feel is softened, and by adding pink to the innerwear and shoes, the weight of the military items is skillfully reduced to achieve a well-balanced coordination. This is one of the best examples of coordination that can only be achieved through a mastery of balancing additions and subtractions.

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Here are some snaps of mod coats taken by the OTOKOMAE editorial department! The snaps we picked up this time, including the mod coat outfits, are now available on the OTOKOMAE Snap Page. You can use the hashtag function to check out all the snaps focusing on a single item at once. If you register as a member, you can save your favorite snaps and articles.

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