How to Style a Double-Breasted Winter Coat for Work

A classic double-breasted coat brings timeless structure to corporate and business-casual wardrobes. Follow these steps to build a polished workplace ensemble.

Step 1: Establish Your Base Office Layer

Begin with sharp professional staples. Pair tailored ankle trousers with a silk blouse or a fine-ribbed turtleneck sweater. Alternatively, select a tailored knee-length sheath dress or a pleated midi skirt.

Step 2: Select Tailored Footwear

Match your outfit with structured, office-appropriate footwear. Pointed-toe leather pumps, sleek ankle boots, or refined leather loafers align perfectly with the structured hemline of a mid-length coat.

Step 3: Layer the Double-Breasted Outerwear

Slip on your mid-length double-breasted coat. Ensure the shoulder seams sit flat over your blazer or sweater. For additional fit advice and styling contexts, explore the main guide to tailor your look to various occasions.

Fasten the front buttons for a neat, tailored appearance during cold commutes, or leave it unbuttoned to reveal your interior outfit layers while walking indoors.

Step 4: Add Professional Accessories

Finish the outfit with understated accessories. Incorporate a structured leather tote bag, neutral leather gloves, and a lightweight wool or cashmere scarf draped neatly inside the notch lapel.

The coat in this guide

The coat described throughout this guide is our double-breasted wool-blend winter coat: a wide notch lapel, two functional side-seam pockets, decorative back buttons and a full lining, cut long enough to sit below the knee on most heights. The shell is 95% polyester with 5% wool, and it comes in thirteen colours in sizes XS to XXL. See the coat, all thirteen colours and the full size chart.

Read the full guide: Ultimate Guide: How to Style a Winter Coat for Any Occasion