A pea coat jacket, also known as a pea jacket or pilot jacket, is an outer coat which is generally made of navy-colored heavy wool, originally worn by sailors of European navies. However, with time the colors have changed and now pea coat jackets for women are available in various colors. Pea coat jackets for women are recognized by their broad lapels, double-breasted fronts, often large wooden or metal buttons as well as vertical or slash pockets. Jackie O made the pea coat jacket famous and now pea coat jackets for women are highly loved fashion items. They exude a classy feel yet trendiness, and not many items that beat the fashion quality of pea coat jackets for women.

Classic pea coat jackets for women come in various colors, although the most classic of them all come in navy color. Look for a classic one in black for easy matching. A black jacket is also easy to be worn with many of your outfit choices. A black classic pea coat jacket could also be worn to work. Check out the Michael Kors Classic Pea Coat in black which gets a modern update from the original version. It has vertical top seaming which makes it unique and different. Or look for a classic jacket in white, also for the reason that it is easy to be matched with almost everything in your closet. A white jacket can be worn everyday for work or play. For a touch of color or for something unique, get a pea coat jacket in bright yellow or red. That will definitely attract just the right amount of attention.

A version of the pea coat jacket that is not an actual pea coat jacket is also known as the trench coat. Trench coats have similar designs and functions to pea coat jackets. Trench coats can also be worn during cold weather and may be worn on the outside with a dress or skinny jeans. Look for one that is thick enough to protect you during cold weather or winter. For summer, go for one with a lighter material, such as a combination of wool and cotton. Check out the Patagonia Negril Trench Coat from Patagonia, which features stretch cotton ensuring feminine shaping, and traditional double-breasted style with a hip urban twist, and mid-thigh length.

For an ideal choice to be worn with the pea coat jacket, look for the perfect pair of skinny jeans. It's safe to say that every woman should own a pair of skinny jeans, which makes for great combination with a pea coat jacket. Skinny jeans are popular among celebrities and models because it gives them a lean figure and women may appear thinner and taller. However, one thing women should pay attention to when deciding on purchasing skinny jeans is the fit. Unfortunately, a skinny jean fits better on thinner women. This does mean, however, that plus-sized women cannot wear them. In fact, wearing them with a pea coat jacket is ideal because the length of the jacket helps cover the body until the thigh area.

Another choice to wear the pea coat jacket with is this collection of Diane von Furstenberg women's dresses. The brand that launched the world famous and notable jersey "wrap dress" was founded in 1972 with the introduction of that very dress. However, the peak was yet to come. By 1976, the person behind the luxury brand, Diane von Furstenberg herself, had sold millions of her dresses. It was a symbol of feminine power. The "wrap dress" was relaunched in 1997 after Diane's hiatus from fashion. Subsequently, in 1984, Diane von Furstenberg opened a Fifth Avenue boutique to cater to women who desired luxurious clothing. It was then that the company began its transformation towards the international luxury brand that it is today.