Posts by omega4

You all have provided some great, honest advice. Thank you all.   I'm going to return both topcoats today.

HERE is a great explanation of why I have divots (indentations) in the shoulder of my topcoats. It has nothing to do with the width (or bulk) of the shoulder pads: http://www.styleforum.net/t/151698/divot-terror#post_2686570  

Here are pics of the sizes 40R and 38R topcoats, with and without suit jackets on. I wore khakis so you could better see the length of the topcoat in relation to its sizes.   Size 40R topcoat WITH suit jacket...

Quote: Originally Posted by Holdfast  I certainly don't think there's anything wrong with getting coats in two different sizes, depending on whether you intend wearing them with a jacket underneath or not, if you want...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ianiceman  I always thought a Chesterfield had a fly front and contrast velvet collar. Anyway to your point, the clue's in the name - a top coat is supposed to go over a suit or...

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottyb06  Personally, I'd only wear a topcoat if also wearing a jacket/suit.  When not wearing a jacket/suit, I'd wear my peacoat or a non-topcoat.  Of course, others may do...

Quote: Originally Posted by Marc Voorhees  perhaps not my strongest area, but i believe most people here will tell you that a top coat should only be worn with a jacket.   that being said, you could...

Hi all. Here's my question - Have any of you bought TWO topcoats / overcoats in the same model but DIFFERENT sizes? If yes, are we being a bit impractical? I wear a 38R suit, so I needed a 40R topcoat in this slim fit topcoat...