1. Lataf Bush, 30
Petty officer third class
Birmingham, Alabama
Best Fleet Week perk: "Being on the Today show."
Dress to a pea
Durable, water-repellent, and if we may say so, pretty damn badass. Popularized by European sailors in the nineteenth century, the peacoat was cut from a fabric originally known as P-cloth (from the Dutch pij, a type of coarse weave) and later called pilot cloth, worn by those who steered—that is, piloted—ships.
1. If ever there was a collar made for popping, this is it. But unlike with polos, flipping up the collar not only looks cool but protects you from the wind, rain, and snow.
2. Do not wear with a suit. It's cut too short, meaning you'll end up in that awkward situation wherein your jacket sticks out of your...jacket.
3. You can never go wrong with navy (get it?), but don't be afraid to consider peacoats in other colors and patterns, like camel, gray, and even plaid. Same coat, new look.
Camel peacoat, $695, by Gant. T-shirt, $205, by Trussardi 1911. Cords, $70, by J.Crew. Sneakers, $60, by Adidas Originals. Sunglasses by Salt Optics.
2. Travis Molter, 30
Seaman apprentice
Louisville, Kentucky
Favorite assignment: "I worked the Pentagon during the inauguration. We met Nancy Pelosi. She thought we were air force, but that's okay—she actually talked to us, unlike some people where you just feel like it's a photo op."
Plaid peacoat, $2,585, by Trussardi 1911. Tank top, $30 (for three), by Calvin Klein Underwear. Jeans, $165, by Joe's. Hat by Meg Cohen.
3. Tommy Doerflinger, 24
Hospital corpsman third class
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Reflections on modeling: "I felt a little ridiculous. They were like, 'Run—no! Don't really run, fake run.' How do you fake run?"
Tweed peacoat, $2,795, by Burberry. Turtleneck, $400, by Salvatore Ferragamo. Jeans, $338, by Gilded Age
4. Marcus Wilson, 20
Seaman apprentice
Cincinnati
Favorite thing about being in New York: "Walking down Broadway—you get plenty of attention."
Navy peacoat, $1,600, by Prada. Sweater, $545; shirt, $395; and cords, $485: all by Prada. Shoes, $795, by Ralph Lauren.
5. Kirk Albert Jr., 23
Seaman apprentice
Baltimore
Most dangerous thing he's done since joining the navy: "Driving in Manhattan."
Military peacoat, $248, by Tommy Hilfiger. Turtleneck, $325, by Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers. Jeans, $260, by G-Star. Shoes, $575, by Alden. Hat by Wigwam.
6. Stanislav Montgomery, 22 (left)
Petty officer second class
Tucson
How he keeps his shoes so well polished: "I paid the fifty bucks extra so you can just wipe 'em down."
Short peacoat, $295, by Fidelity by Gerald & Stewart. T-shirt, $60, by Rogues Gallery. Scarf, $245, by John Varvatos. Cords, $90, by Save Khaki. Boots, $195, by Kenneth Cole. Sunglasses by Ray-Ban. Watch by Hamilton.
Mikell Cribbs, 32 (right)
Lieutenant
Savannah
How he stays warm: "I have my granddad's peacoat from when he was in the Korean War."
Moleskin peacoat, $1,495, by Dsquared2. Shirt, $98, by J.Crew. Tie, $121, by Neil Barrett. Pants, $450, by Burberry. Sunglasses by Ray-Ban.
Photographed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (ddg 80). Hair by Losi at Martial Vivot Salon. Grooming by Jodie Boland for Dior. Produced by Sabine Mañas for Ghibli Media Productions. (GQ magazine)
And what a fleet it is!
