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Originally Posted by 7_rocket 


Hey I'm from Markham as well.. Tell us the store I'd love to try them on in person. I'm looking for gray in sterlingwear as I already have black

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Originally Posted by Contrast 

 

+1 on where the surplus store is. I've been looking locally for some time but did not find any vintage peacoats.

http://www.armynavydeals.ca/asp/default.asp

At Baldwin Street, close to Kensington Market.

I was going to give the pea coat to my father, but it's too small, he can't even button it, so it has go, it's a shame. But I'm having a lot of trouble finding a 10 button wwII era size 38 in good condition. I was thinking to pull the trigger on a Buzz Rickson, anybody knows how they size? I don't want to make a mistake with such an expensive coat, the perfect size for me should be like about 21" p2p. Thank you.

Hey guys, first post on here but I've been lurking a bit.

Bought my first peacoat the other day - a Sterlingwear Navigator in size 34. Tried it on in the store (best part about living in New Hampshire apparently) and found it to be nice. The only problem is that while the 34 fits perfect in my midsection (it's great in my shoulders too but a 32 was slightly better, but no worries), it flares way too much around the bottom. The vent ends up spreading completely open when I stand up straight. From what I've gathered, this is a bad thing, correct?

So I plan on returning it as the 36, which was far too large, even has the same problem.

I guess I need suggestions on a peacoat that wouldn't have this problem. Are vintage coats cut a bit differently so that this wouldn't really be a problem? What size would equate to a current 34 Sterlingwear on say, a kersey coat from the 50s/60s?

Thanks alot guys.

Just got this Gerald & Stewart by Fidelity coat for a hair over $200. Yeah yeah, reprocessed wool (75% Reprocessed Wool 20% Nylon 5% Other Fibers) and all, but it is 32 oz Melton and importantly, made in the USA. I was holding out on a vintage Kersey, but the ebayer stopped replying and I figured I'd give the local B&M a chance.

Fits pretty decent, although the vent likes to ducktail a tad. I countered this by buying a size up (44, instead of 42) and the problem disappeared. I will most likely change the button locations slightly (around 0.5" to 0.75") around the hip and torso to snug it up some, not too big of a deal. I love the acetate lining, while not silk/satin, its a pretty good compromise. The sleeves are just about right, wouldn't mind if they were let down another 0.5" or so (I have long hands), as it sits the ends terminate an inch past my wrists. Will give it a dry clean first before I figure out what to do. Anyone know if I can contact Fidelity directly for spare buttons?

Some pictures:

Just for kicks, here's a 100% Loro Piana cashmere peacoat that was at the local Holt Renfrew Last Call for $400 (don't mind the thunderthighs, WeirdGuys are tight).

Brendan