"I'm a trench coat traditionalist. I want the wrist cinch, the waist belt, and all the big lapels that become storm flaps. Personally, I just hate the overly sleek thing that most menswear companies do when they make a long raincoat for under $1,000. Often, womenswear has better trench options. Brooks Brothers, thankfully, still makes a classic men's trench with all the touches I want."
"This coat is on the expensive side for the average buyer, but it's got touches that make sense for the cost. (Plus, I'll show you trench coats can get waaayyyy more expensive.) It's made from a Supima cotton gabardine shell. Gabardine is the weave you want for a trench. It's tight, and gives you really great water-repellency, even for cotton."
A trench coat traditionalist prefers a wrist cinch, waist belt, and large lapels that act as storm flaps. Many contemporary menswear long raincoats are overly sleek and omit traditional details. Womenswear sometimes provides better trench alternatives. Brooks Brothers produces a classic men's trench that retains traditional touches. The coat is relatively expensive but includes features that justify the cost. The shell is Supima cotton gabardine, a tight weave that offers strong water repellency for cotton. Sizing uses non-numeric labels (XS–XXL), which may be undesirable for some but reflects scale economics and high quality.
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