I grew up in southern California and never knew there was such a thing as coat etiquette. When people would come over to my parents’ home they would never be wearing coats, let alone winter long coats. I never knew the polite way to deal with men’s long coats. I didn’t know what to do when people came into my house with them, or what to do if I wore one into someone’s house.
Upon moving to North Dakota I quickly needed to learn the proper way to deal with men’s long coats. During the winter I would regularly arrive at people’s houses donning attire covered with snow. At first I figured it might be rude to take the jacket off myself and hang it on their coat rack. So, I would continue to wear my coat until the snow started to melt and water got all over their ground and furniture. It didn’t take a genius to think that this might be the wrong thing to do with men’s long coats.
One day, a nice woman decided to save me. I was carpooling with her son to a meeting and we had to stop by her house for something. Her son ran in to get something, and I stood in the doorway waiting. She told me not to let all the heat out. I walked inside and shut the door. Once again I didn’t know what to do with my snow covered attire. I wished I had asked an employee at the men’s department store when I was first looking for at long coats.
She could tell I was uncomfortable and tried to guess at the reason. First she asked me where I was from. Then she asked me how long I had been accustomed to wearing long coats. Then she asked me if I knew the proper etiquette for wearing long coats. I admitted I did not. She laughed and said men’s attitudes were always the same. We were too stubborn to ask for help.
She explained that in the winter the first thing people should do when they enter a house is remove their winter long coats. She explained that men’s etiquette was the same as women’s in this situation. She went on to tell me that I should always just hang up my own jacket if nobody offers. If there isn’t anywhere to hang it, I should drape it over my arm until someone offers to take it. She very clearly explained that men’s long coats never belonged on their body while they were in a house.
I am still thankful to that woman for helping me out. It can be extremely uncomfortable when you do not know the proper etiquette in a situation. Now I know the simple rule: men’s long coats must be removed when entering a house. From there it’s really up to your discretion. Hang it if you see somewhere to hang it. Otherwise, hang on to it until someone offers a helping hand.
Filed under Winter Long Coats by on Jul 11th, 2010. Comment. 
Winter long coats should always be considered by every man when he decides to upgrade his closet. Choosing the winter long coat that will fit a man perfectly can be quite a challenge since a lot of different varieties are now easily available in retailers and manufacturers around, as well as online.
The best winter long coats can actually be either made of very warm stuff or better yet it can be made of polyester or some similar material which can make life during the chilly weather more bearable and comfortable. And it should also be a blessing to be worn during those not so cool whether that we can have. And since as mentioned above, there are so many varieties of winter long coats available in the market and online, what you need to focus on is really what is it that you want in order that you come up with the decision that you will not regret later on.
Now, consider the following in choosing the perfect winter long coat for:
- Sometimes, size is a big issue to be considered. You have to analyze deeply the size that will truly be most suitable and comfortable for all your needs and requirements. Take note that the size can also depend on your personal choice as well as on the harshness or kindness of the weather. You may opt to purchase a winter long coat entirely made of polyester which can also give you the comfort even in slight weather conditions. But then another consideration has to be done if you live in an area with an extremely chilly climate, because here you will need a woolen knee length or even longer ones.
- Now that size and length issues are met, the next thing to look for will be the kind of material that you should go for. In every cold area, wool long coats and fur are recommended and ideal since synthetic stuff long coats are meant for warmer conditions. Now, if you decide to buy a genuine fur coat, make sure to confirm its quality right from the retailer so as to avoid wasting a hefty sum of money on a spam or fake one.
- Next, of course, and this is also essential, consider your budget. If and when you are willing, and can afford, to allot hundred of dollars, then designer or branded men’s long coats are just for you. But if the case is rather reversed, then you can opt for second hand ones that are still of good quality although you will need time to search for some.
- Then, it would be wise not to forget about style also. If you are the type of a man who would like changing wardrobe or replacing your long coats every wink of an eye, then settle for radical and latest designs that will work out just fine. Or else, on the contrary, go for the usual and traditional styles because they will never fail you when it comes to getting in of fashion.
These are just some of the possible tips and suggestions that you can try to heed in order to achieve something that will be worth all your time, effort, and money.
Filed under Winter Long Coats by on Jun 30th, 2010. Comment.
