Your choice of outerwear varies depending on the style you're looking for. For elegant occasions, the ideal is classic single-breasted coats hitting just above the knee, in fine fabrics like wool blended with cashmere and in dark colors. Timeless trench coats feature lighter fabrics and a double-breasted closure. For a more casual look, duffel coats with a hood and toggle fastenings, or pea coats – just like those worn by sailors – are both perfect choices.