Originally created in the early 1900s, car coats were designed to protect drivers and passengers from the elements when riding in open-top vehicles. These early styles were often long and made from heavy fabrics like tweed or fur. In summer, lighter fabrics like cotton and linen were adopted to protect clothing from the dirt and dust on the road.

Fast forward to today, a car coat can be distinguished by these characteristics:

The colder months are on the horizon. It’s that time of year when you have to find the perfect coat to keep you warm. The trouble is: knowing which one to go for and how to wear it well. To help, we’ve put together this duffle coat buying guide to tell you how to wear a duffle coat this coming season.

With so many different styles of coat to choose from, it’s hard to decide which one to get. You want to look great and—if you're splashing out—you need to get it right.

Cue the duffle jacket: a mainstay of winter fashion. For the style-conscious individual, duffle coats bring an otherwise plain outfit to life. For a formal and informal get-up, this cornerstone of practicality and style works brilliantly for both men and women.

Reading this in the warmer months? Perhaps you love the style of a duffle coat but cannot fathom wearing a thick, woollen coat in the middle of May. That’s where our SS20 collection comes in. Our Mersey Duffle, one of the hero pieces from the range, is crafted from lightweight, technical fabrics that are showerproof yet completely breathable. Available in Poseidon Blue, Tie Dye and Khaki, this the Mersey Duffle is the go-to summer raincoat.

If worn right, your duffle jacket will impress and make you stand out. If worn wrong, it will look oversized and goofy. So, if you want to know how to pull off a duffle coat outfit, follow the advice in this article and you can’t go wrong.