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Sartorial detailing: Duffel Coat

Pantisocrat

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Generally, I see the toggles on the right hand side while the loops on the left (when garment is worn). Are there any instances where the reverse is true of a duffel coat made for men?
 

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Buttonholes (loops in this case) are always on the left for men. How else are you going to reach for your sword?
 

Sanguis Mortuum

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Originally Posted by landshark
How else are you going to reach for your sword?

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