Long Coat Detectives

I'm not sure which crime solver started the trend, but the first one I remember was Columbo. Actor Peter Falk wore a trench coat with all the belts and buttons. Columbo was famous for his exits from his inquires of witnesses and perpetrators. As he walked away from his target, he would always turn and ask just one more question.

But the long coat that is ever present is a big part of many detective's wardrobes regardless if they are public servants or private. For example, in the long-running Britsh series, a female Detective representing Stanhope and Upper Umberton, Vera, is played by Brenda Blethyn. She has a long coat, which she accessories with three or four scarves, and a matching hat in what I call army green. I'd call it baby shit green, but you might not know what I'm talking about if you're not a parent.

My favorite Sherlock s the one portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch. He did not wear the coat and hat typically worn by Sherlock Holmes in other productions through the years. No, you see him in a long overcoat. Probably more fitting for the cold, damp London weather.

My favorite right now is Tom Burke's portrayal of Comoran Strike. Strike is a Veteran of the British Armed forces. He has lost his lower left leg and wears an artificial limb. As he is also working in the generally inclement weather of Britain, Strike wears a long coat.

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