Why Should Ladies Choose a Duffle Coat?

Duffle coats have traditionally been seen as a man's coat and one that ladies would tend to stay away from. Everyone knows that these coats are incredibly warm and can look stylish however ladies have looked elsewhere as the cut of these coats could sometimes be considered unflattering and the small choice of colors available tended to be somewhat limited to the traditional dark blues and greys that were common when these coats were first developed for seafarers.
Today the fashion houses have caught onto the fact that duffle coats can be worn by women and can be made to appeal to them. Whilst still worn and liked by men throughout the world today these coats are cut into styles especially for women. The womens versions of these coats no longer offer unflattering lines but accentuate the female shape allowing for a more stylish overcoat. Added to this is the much wider choice of color schemes available with women's coats available in many different and much lighter shades. There's a wide choice available and even coats in plaid and other designs.
Today ladies can get all the benefits of owning a stylish duffle coat and still look good. Designers such as Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger have caught on to the popularity of these coats and are selling duffle coats for women. You'll still find all the great features that have been incorporated into these coats over the last 150 years such as large pockets, excellent weather protection, hard wearing wool material, and large toggles in addition to a great choice of styles.
In colder weather you'll find that wearing a duffle coat will keep out the chilly winds of winter much better than lighter materials such as cotton insulated coats. That's not to say that your duffle coat will be heavy however. Today improvements in the manufacturing process have ensured that the materials used are much lighter than were previously available ensuring your coat will not weigh you down and begin to drag on your shoulders.
A duffle coat is also ideal as an outercoat for changeable weather. Because the insulation on these coats works so well you won't need to wear as many layers underneath to still be warm. This allows you to unfasten the toggles on your coat if the weather turns a little warmer and allow the air to circulate around your body. Your coat will still look very fashionable undone and the light material is ideal to cool you down.