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hey guys I found a cheap shipley and halmos peacoat reduced from $595 to $149 @ http://shopbird.com/product.php?prod...urerid=&page=1 not my size so I thought I post it here for anyone looking for a size 40 peacoat

 

[libertyreach]

Originally Posted by spreadcollar

Except I'm confused as to how he's going to alter the chest to be bigger than it is currently.

Always return stuff that doesn't fit, even if it will cost you some hassle and shipping. You'll just end up selling it at a greater loss in the future. If everything else fits right, the cut is just not right for you on that one.

Thanks a lot guys

I've decided to do just that because i keep hearing that you can make large clothing smaller, but not small clothing large.. there just isn't enough material.
I sent it back in for a large, and it seems its only going to cost me around 30-40 bucks for both ways since they mark it as an exchange.
Ordering stuff online is such a pain sometimes! Every designer has their own fit.
Anyways, thanks for the reply guys!

 

[BoilerRoom]

Originally Posted by snuff_daddy

finally got my peacoat..

sterling authentic 36s...im 5'8" @ 160lbs

I'm just about your size. Are the shoulders too tight? Can you stick both arms out (ie. drive) comfortably without feeling constricted? My current pea coat fits me great everywhere but is an absolute nuisance to drive in.

 

[GreenFrog]

Hey guys,

I have a question about altering my peacoat. The arm holes are really big in diameter so it restricts my arm's vertical movement a lot. Is it a major alteration to get that arm hole raised?

I also want to make the top portion of the sleeves (where the biceps are) slimmed down.

The last alteration I want, is to take it in near the top portion of my chest where my pecs are (imagine a horizontal line running through the bottom-most point of the armhole; that's where I want to take it in). The waist is perfect, but the top block where my chest is a bit too wide and it looks awkward since I'm a skinny guy.

 

[Peacoat]

Frog, you need too many alterations. The armhole alteration is a non starter. The issue peacoats don't have the problems the civilian versions have, and they are made for skinny guys.

Try Vintage Trends for a pre 1980 peacoat that will be a good fit. I say a pre 1980 peacoat because they have a finer finish on the outer shell. Order your actual chest size for a proper fit.

To find your chest size, if you don't have a cloth tape measure, wearing a only a T-shirt, use a piece of string around your chest, pulled taut, but not tight, at the largest part. Then measure the string where you marked the spot.

As a back up, ask for the measurement across the chest from just under one armpit to just under the other armpit. A size 40 (for a 40" chest) should measure a little over 21". For a 38" chest, the measurement should be a little over 20". I wear a 42, so I look for a peacoat that measures 22" across the chest. In other words, take the measurement across the chest, round down to the nearest whole number, double it and then subtract 2" to give the actual inside chest measurement. Simple really.

For more information, try this link http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=37699 if interested.

 

[Napoleon]

Hi!

I'm searching for a navy peacoat, and now wondering if I should buy from JCrew or Sterling? What do you guys think, what is the quality, fit and so on?

I'm 6 foot/182 cm @ 132 pounds(US)/60 kg

Cheers,
Oscar.

 

[snuff_daddy]

Originally Posted by BoilerRoom

I'm just about your size. Are the shoulders too tight? Can you stick both arms out (ie. drive) comfortably without feeling constricted? My current pea coat fits me great everywhere but is an absolute nuisance to drive in.

its a tight fit on me but i can lift up my arms and drive w/ no problem...it just feels a little snug
i dont have the need to layer my outfits since i live in FL and it doesnt get that cold
if u plan on wearing anything besides a shirt under it then u need to size up

 

[Mr.K]

Has anyone tried the Schott slim fit peacoat. I am thinking of getting one in the light blue they have.

 

[basho]

That Fedora Lounge thread you wrote is awesome, Peacoat -- I've referred to it many times. Thanks so much for the resource.

In it you mention that the cut was most slim in WWII, and got looser throughout the years. I'm planning to order a coat from Vintage Trends, and trying to choose from a few, ranging from 1960s to 70s. I currently have a Korean war-era one that I'm replacing -- any guess how they'll compare? And would the cut have changed from the 60s to the 70s? Thanks for any insight.

To anyone interested, I got a "mil-spec" version from Sterlingwear. It's nice, and the wool is denser and smoother than the regular version, but in my opinion, the kersey wool of the vintage coats is nicer. I'm returning it to Sterlingwear.

 

[mintyfresh]

Originally Posted by BoilerRoom

I'm just about your size. Are the shoulders too tight? Can you stick both arms out (ie. drive) comfortably without feeling constricted? My current pea coat fits me great everywhere but is an absolute nuisance to drive in.

I just received my sterlingwear authentic 36R today (via trojangarb).

I'm 5'8 160 as well and the coat fits very snug. A bit tight in the back, but other than that, I'm rather satisfied.

I wear 15/33 slimfit BB shirts (pinned in the back) if that gives you any idea of my size.

 

[BoilerRoom]

Originally Posted by mintyfresh

I just received my sterlingwear authentic 36R today (via trojangarb). I'm 5'8 160 as well and the coat fits very snug. A bit tight in the back, but other than that, I'm rather satisfied. I wear 15/33 slimfit BB shirts (pinned in the back) if that gives you any idea of my size.
This makes me question how reliable Sterlingwear's size chart is. It states that the actual chest measurement is 2" smaller than the stated size. If you're wearing a 36, then your chest should be a 34; at your size, you're probably more than this. I have a 37" chest and have been thinking about sizing up to a 40. I live in a cold mountain climate, which requires multiple layers underneath.

 

[wonderwall]

I'm 5'9, 125 lb.

32R fits spot on, except for the sleeves, which are a touch too short. Canadians do have to pay a $65 customs & brokerage fee, but there's no easy way around that.

 

[mintyfresh]

Originally Posted by BoilerRoom

This makes me question how reliable Sterlingwear's size chart is. It states that the actual chest measurement is 2" smaller than the stated size. If you're wearing a 36, then your chest should be a 34; at your size, you're probably more than this.

I have a 37" chest and have been thinking about sizing up to a 40. I live in a cold mountain climate, which requires that I need multiple layers underneath.



I should note that I wear 38R suit jackets.

 

[BoilerRoom]

Thanks for posting, Minty. If a 36 is only slightly snug on you, maybe a Sterlingwear 38 will actually work out for me.

 

[BoilerRoom]

Originally Posted by wonderwall

I'm 5'9, 125 lb.

32R fits spot on, except for the sleeves, which are a touch too short. Canadians do have to pay a $65 customs & brokerage fee, but there's no easy way around that.


Don't rope yourself into clothing that small. If you ever plan on doing even moderate weight lifting and gaining some weight, absolutely nothing is going to fit you in the future.


125lbs? We're about the same height and at 135 lbs I looked really emaciated.