MEGA PEACOAT THREAD - 61 threads merged - all Peacoat questions HERE - Page 294

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Originally Posted by bellyhungry 


Very nice....
Half off as in half of the $580 list price?

i got it for 325

Actually, if you're purchasing from VT, your goods are dry cleaned by them already. Here's a quote from their site: "All items are dry cleaned and sanitized before sending."

looking into buying a Schott classic 32 oz pea coat. i've read that you have to size down for that. anyone have experience with how much you have to size down? I've tried sending an email to the company to get some p2p measurements on the coats, and also how slim the slim fits are, but so far no response. 

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Originally Posted by nautikal 

I've read numerous pages of this thread and Peacoat's article, but wanted to clarify before I order the Sterlingwear Authentic.
I am 5'6", 130 pounds and measure 34" in the chest. From what I understand, Sterlingwear runs a bit bigger than their size chart suggests and slimmer people should generally go one size down, correct? So size 34 for me?

I'd go 32.  You seem like a slim build person.  

Hello,

could anybody point out the differences between Buzz Rickson and The Real McCoy's peacoats?

These seem to be consistently mentioned everywhere when talking about close high-quality reproductions of the 1910 US Navy issue.

In the past RMC had worse wool than BR, but now its 37 oz Melton (BR is 36 oz, on par).

Some people here http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php?/topic/88551-buzz-rickson-vs-real-mccoys-navy-pea-coat/page__st__60 argue RMC is cut a bit longer.

I'm looking for one, but I can't decide on the model or sizing. I'm 185 cm / 75 kg / 96 cm chest. I don't know whether to go for size 38 or 40?

First Post!  (lurk from time to time, so why not just jump on in, right?) :)

Just picked up the Banana Republic navy wool peacoat but I think the side hand warmer pockets are ruining it for me.  The sewn down flaps have a sort of wave/soft-v shape to them, tend to stick out a bit, and therefore create a less tailored look, in my opinion.

That said, the fit is perfect.  Nicely snug with a shirt and sweater, still well-fitted with just a shirt.  Usually Banana Republic regular jackets are too long in the arm for me.  Their 38 short sizes are always perfect for me, and this size small peacoat fits like a 38 short.

Here's what I measured with the coat laying flat (I know some are unorthodox--I may measure again and update):

24.5 outside sleeve (from shoudler seam to end)
19 inside sleeve (from armpit seam to end)
27.5 back length (from collar seam to end)
18.5 19 front armpit to front armpit (seam to seam)

If I'm going to return this in favor of a search for a late 40's to early 60s vintage military peacoat, am I therefore looking for a 36, most likely?  (18+18) - 2 = 36 (19+19) - 2 = 36

By the way, Peacoat, your Peacoat Dating article is amazing!  Thank you for being out there and sharing your knowledge and experience.

Quick question: I am seeing some online measurements of a 38 short as 22" from shoulder seam to end of sleeve and regulars as 25".  Could it be that a "short" coat was made to a different length in the 40s and 50s than a 2012 "short" because of average height increasing over time?

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Originally Posted by Peacoat 

McQ7: Thank you for the kind words, and welcome to the Style Forum's Peacoat Thread.
I take it that your measured chest size is 38"? If so then a 36 with a p2p of 19 to 19.50" ought to do it. I have found that when we get down to the smaller sizes--34 and 36, the p2p measurements are a bit off. As long as you go with what the p2p ought to be, or fairly close, you ought to get a good fit.
For example, I have 3 vintage size 34 pea coats. We would expect the p2p to be about 18.25" All of mine measure an even 19". I have measurements from other size 34 coats that also measure 19". Oddly enough, I have also seen one or two that measure 18.25". They will all fit a little differently. Just no way to tell unless we obtain the p2p.
When measuring the p2p, the coat needs to be spread flat so there is exactly the same amount of material in the front as there is in the back. If the seams are even on the sides, that is OK. But if the seams are not dead center on each side when we spread the coat on the flat surface, we don't measure from seam to seam when measuring the p2p. That is an awkward explanation, but it is the best I can do right now. The reason I mentioned it is because you noted in your post that you measured the p2p from seam to seam.
If you have further questions, let me know.

Thanks for the input!  My chest measures 39 and some change, but I've never been able to wear any jacket in a size 40.

Ah, yes, that makes sense about the p2p.  Depends on where the manufacturer places the seams, so one measures fabric edge to fabric edge.  When I do that with the Banana peacoat, it measures almost 21," so this makes me think I should probably look for a size 38, especially if I am getting a 10 button WWII version.