Every Man Needs a Great Peacoat. Here Are the Ones Worth Buying.

Billy Reid’s most well-known peacoat is named for the designer’s Bond Street store in New York but was made famous by another Bond when Daniel Craig wore the black version in Skyfall. The detailing on this coat is impeccable, starting from the melton-wool-and-nylon blend—warm enough without a lining—right to the leather trim on the underside of the collar, horn buttons, and hand-warmer pockets.

Look like you just stepped off the pages of a brochure for the country’s most elite prep school with this Brooks Brothers peacoat. Between the embossed anchor buttons and adjustable belt detail, this coat’s practically begging to be worn on a sailboat with some deck shoes.

For more minimal styling, Suitsupply makes a streamlined, somewhat modern take on the traditional peacoat. In fact, it almost looks like a double-breasted blazer.

Nothing will make you look sharper or more like you belong on an Ivy League campus than this Todd Snyder Italian wool peacoat. The designer describes the silhouette as “classic navy reefer jacket” inspired, but the herringbone wool infuses it with a distinctly dark academia aura—warm and cozy yet sharp and erudite. Pair with a classic white button-down, slacks, wire-framed rims, and maybe even a tweed flat cap.

One of Savile Row’s most famous tailors, Anderson & Sheppard now has a robust ready-to-wear line. The cashmere blend on this Italian-made peacoat gives it a softer hand-feel, and it adds a certain drape that you don’t get with the other more structured options. It’s the most sophisticated of the bunch, and the price reflects that.

Burberry knows how to design timeless outerwear. In fact, there’s a chance you’ve already got the designer’s classic trench coat added to your cart. While you’re at it, consider adding the brand’s peacoat to cover all your bases this fall and winter. The style favors a slimmer silhouette that eliminates layering bulk, and the wide lapels lend a trench-esque flair to the neck area.

When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with Ralph Lauren. Seriously. The brand has crafted a navy wool-blend peacoat so classic and reliable, you’ll be reaching for it all winter long. Not to mention, Ralph Lauren offers a range of size options, so you’re sure to find the fit that looks best on you.

As with most classic styles, the peacoat entered the American menswear consciousness through the military. For the U.S. military, the peacoat emerged late in the 19th century and became standard issue to sailors in the World Wars, and it’s only recently (in the grand scheme of things) been fazed out for tech-y synthetic replacements.

If you don’t have a good local surplus shop (they’re becoming rarer and rarer) Americana Pipedream is our favorite place to get it on the internet. Currently, there’s this wonderful mid-century U.S. Navy peacoat in a few sizes.

Note: this is a “Grade 2” listing. In the surplus world, that means it has some sort of minor defect. The reason it’s still $250 is that it’s still a well-made jacket, and a historically significant one.

The fundamental peacoat at its finest. L.L.Bean keeps things delightfully simple with this warm, chic option, an infallible winter pick. Made of a 100 percent wool shell and polyester lining, there’s no question about warmth. It also comes in regular and tall lengths for optimal coverage.

Simple yet stylish, Schott NYC’s double-breasted peacoat with oversize buttons and a slim fit is a timeless staple. Some customers say it’s not as warm as other options, so plan to layer accordingly.

Reap all the goodness of a pricier peacoat without blowing your entire winter-wardrobe budget. Simple, chic, and minimal—this is your go-to versatile option for the season. Pair with anything from jeans to joggers and be merrily on your way.

Drake’s does timelessly elegant to a tee. With all the functionality—deep hand-warmer pockets, a wide collar, and tons of warmth—and all the fashion that a damn good peacoat should have, this is sure to be your go-to winter option. The Italian virgin wool was prewashed to take away the stiffness that some peacoats tend to have. The result is a supersoft finish that makes for more comfortable wear.

Vince favors a more dramatic look for its peacoat. That drama takes the form of wide lapels that stand out, even when they’re fully buttoned.

Okay, so you’re the kind of person who always wears a hoodie. Like always. Seriously, dude, give that thing a wash. Anyways, all this to say, that’s your vibe—the latest tennis shoes, some pants that look suspiciously like sports sweats, a baseball cap, and your go-to hoodie. If streetwear chic is your whole thing, you need to add this Armani Exchange hooded peacoat to your wardrobe. Combined with the relaxed, roomier fit, it even sort of resembles a hoodie. You can also remove the hood to take the coat from grabbing beers with the guys to grabbing a nice dinner with your partner.