In my personal experience scouring the market for the best winter style essentials for men, I find that the classics, as I often say, are the classics for a reason. That goes for style staples like the tried-and-true henley, the blue jean, the leather lace-up work boot and more, of course — as well as for one of the best peacoats for men.

And luckily for us all, the fine folks at Taylor Stitch are once again making a standout example of this iconic piece, a silhouette that’s got decades of history in every stitch.

The peacoat, with its sturdy wool build, was trusted by seafaring men and naval officers in brisk, frigid conditions, and the best men’s peacoats to this day hold up admirably — like the aptly named Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat, of course.

Part of the brand’s new coastal and adventure-inspired Treadwell Collection, your new favorite peacoat arrives not a moment too soon for late fall and early winter layering.

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat is built with uncompromising quality top of mind, as I’ve found with most sturdy, strong Taylor Stitch men’s jackets and coats (and flannel shirting, but that’s another blog post for another time.

A blend of strong yet flexible 19-oz. 72% wool and 28% nylon gives this jacket warmth, structure and wearability, especially considering the fact that the body is lined in organic cotton chambray.

The wool exterior of the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat should prove plenty warmth when winter winds and snow hit, while the wool blend is burly enough to take on snow without weighing you down or getting wet (a prized feature of some of the best jackets for men, of course). The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat boasts a classic six-button front and double-breasted design, with an oversized collar made to be turned up at the wind.

Designed to hit below the hip (but not quite long enough to cover most blazers or suit jackets), the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat checks all the right boxes as far as a casually rugged yet still elegant coat is concerned.

It’s a surefire layering staple atop chambray shirting, fisherman sweaters and flannel shirts, and it’s a reliable choice to finish off many an outfit, including ones featuring leather dress boots and tobacco-hued chinos.

Yes, the classics are the classics for a reason, and the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat hits on all the right notes to be considered one now — and in the future.