Winter is cold...and seems unending, but to lighten it up a bit, we think finding the right overcoat is essential. The choices are endless but our advice (provided you're not doing too much walking) is to (1) keep it knee-length since it's the most versatile, (2) go darker/tweed to avoid frequent cleaning, and (3) opt for a collar and lapels that can stand up to weather the more windy days! Oh yeah -- our favorite is the Club Monaco!
![Banana Republic $275](http://blueprint4styl.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Banana-Republic-275.jpg)
Banana Republic, $275
![Club Monaco $349](http://blueprint4styl.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Club-Monaco-349.jpg)
Club Monaco, $349
![Nautica $395](http://blueprint4styl.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Nautica-395.jpg)
Nautica, $395
![Topman $400](http://blueprint4styl.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Topman-400.jpg)
Topman, $400
![Perry Ellis $225](http://blueprint4styl.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Perry-Ellis-225.jpg)
Perry Ellis, $225