Coats for Fall: The Pea Coat

Brandy arrives at the La Dolce Vita Benefit for the Sarah Ferguson Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 1, 2007 in New York City.

Left to right: Double-Breasted Peacoat in Herringbone, $129, www.victoriassecret.com; Tea in the Navy Black Double-Breasted Pea Coat, $67, www.lulusfashionlounge.com; Plaid Pea Coat, $36.50, www.wetseal.com; Tasha Peacoat, $128, www.guess.com

Left to right: Seamed Peacoat, $118, www.victoriassecret.com; Lux Miss Porter's Peacoat, $125, www.urbanoutfitters.com; Tweed 3/4 Sleeve Coat, $44.80, www.forever21.com; Military Pea Coat, $48.80, www.forever21.com

Wikipedia describes the Pea Coat as having “broad lapels, double-breasted fronts, often large wooden buttons, navy-colored heavy wool and vertical or slash pockets,” but my how the Pea Coat has changed. Now you can find this classic teamed with bell-shaped sleeves, infused with military characterisics and made with tweed, plaid or basic black. Some have even forgone the traditional collar for the hot high collar. Find the perfect one for you then hang on to it for years to come. The Pea Coat never goes out of style.