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Welcome to extraextrastyle, a place for big & tall guys like me to celebrate their love for fashion - and themselves.

Shouterwear

Shouterwear

I once read in a magazine that you should spend your time and money investing in a great coat because in the winter you'll wear it every day, and it's the piece that people will see the most.  I'm sure when I read it I said to myself something like, "Shut up! Don't tell me how to live my life!" but the truth is - it's good advice.  So, I've rounded up a few of my favorite coats and jackets for fall.  These are the pieces that'll get you noticed in a sea of black peacoats.  Life's too short for a boring jacket!

Asos Fleece-lined Cord Jacket

Asos Fleece Lined Cord Jacket: for porn stars - and you.

Asos Fleece Lined Cord Jacket: for porn stars - and you.

I like the 70s porn vibe of this jacket.  An autumnal color that both goes with everything and is different from what you already own, pair this jacket with a full 'stache to complete the look (and sign up for Movember while you're at it!).

Levis Quilted Sherpa Shirt Jacket

Levis Quilted Sherpa Shirt Jacket: It's a Shirt, it's  a Jacket and I want 'em both

Levis Quilted Sherpa Shirt Jacket: It's a Shirt, it's  a Jacket and I want 'em both

I don't think of  Levis for things other than jeans - but that's on me.  While cruising around on Amazon I found this bad boy in between like, bulk candy and toilet paper.  The contrast shoulders say "buy me" and so I shall.

Old Navy Wool Blend Top Coat

Olive this one so much.

Olive this one so much.

A classic, day-in day-out workhouse updated in a slightly unusual color. Yes, I know olive green isn't exactly setting the world on fire but it's not navy, grey, or black so chill ok?  I would style it just like Old Navy did here and then I'd be a male model.

Columbia Field Jacket

If it's yellow let it mellow

If it's yellow let it mellow

True or false: when I saw this I let out a gay gasp of pleasure.  True, true, true.  I LOVE this, and you should too.  Cool but wearable, and I guarantee you don't have something this color in your closet yet.  24k gold, baby!

Brooks Brothers Technical Down Filled Trench

The best things in life are free.  The second best are very expensive.

The best things in life are free.  The second best are very expensive.

Ok, this one is expensive.  I know that.  I also know it's awesome.  It's a puffer trapped in the body of a classic menswear silhouette (much like me). So cool!

Michael Michael Kors Snorkel Coat

Arctic explorer, reporting for duty.

Arctic explorer, reporting for duty.

When you need something a little more hardcore. Or should I say hard Kors?   No? Ok, then I won't.

Goodfellow & Co Insulated Bomber Jacket

Bomber.com

Bomber.com

I love this.  It's probably cooler than I am, but that's ok.  If blogging has taught me anything, it's that you've gotta get out of your comfort zone to stay fresh. And that people can be mean on the internet.

Everything I Need to Know About Dressing for Fall I Learned from My Mom in 1986

Everything I Need to Know About Dressing for Fall I Learned from My Mom in 1986

The Hunt for Red in October

The Hunt for Red in October