Functionality hidden within. Seamlessly bridging work and leisure.
Even though it has pockets comparable to those found on military wear or fishing vests, you wouldn’t know it just by looking at it, so it should work well for business casual wear during office hours. Since the body length is on the longer side, it also looks great when paired with a jacket.
It’s lightweight and easy to move in, and even when you fill the pockets with plenty of items, the weight is distributed evenly across the entire coat, so you don’t have to worry about stiff shoulders. Whether you’re visiting trade shows or meeting with clients, you’ll be able to stay active all day without getting tired.
The silhouette is roomy enough to layer a low-gauge sweater underneath, so you don't have to worry about the underarms feeling tight even when wearing a suit underneath.
There’s another reason why I chose to place the pockets on the inside of the outer shell rather than on the outside—besides protection from the rain. While gear-style clothing with lots of pockets looks cool, the clothes themselves are so eye-catching that the situations in which you can wear them are limited.
I figured that if it looked simple from the outside, it would be suitable not only for freelancers and creative professionals, but also for wearing to the office during work hours in workplaces where business casual is allowed.
With a length that pairs well with a jacket, a relaxed silhouette—a staple in today’s dresses—and a simple design, even the military-style olive color doesn’t stand out too much and blends seamlessly with a suit.
