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post #16 of 24
12/14/11 at 11:07pm
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Theory one is expensive like $300

im short so yeah its cutting off quite a bit
i'm 5'7" the trench is cut for im thinking at least 5'10" to 6'

these older burberry trench coats are worthless hence the start of the project

you can't even give them away, and H&M would be like $129 still costs more than the burberrys one
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post #17 of 24
12/14/11 at 11:20pm
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Originally Posted by 951socal View Post

these older burberry trench coats are worthless hence the start of the project

Vintage Burberry trench coats are not worthless. Depending on the coat and condition, they can still sell for as much as a few hundred dollars. Sure, there are shorter, sleeker, more fashionable coats available at the Burberry store, but they also still sell classic trenches that are virtually indistinguishable in appearance from the older ones. In fact, in terms of quality and construction, the vintage Burberry trenches are more well-made and durable than the ones they make today.
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post #18 of 24
12/14/11 at 11:28pm
Leave the original trench alone. It is by no means dated.
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post #19 of 24
12/15/11 at 12:57am
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I must say, a waist-length trench coat would look ridiculous. Never having seen a waist-length trench myself, I looked it up and found this:
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I certainly hope that's not what you're going for. A good tailor could certainly shorten and slim your coat, but making it that comically short would be a colossally bad idea. I could understand shortening it to above the knee; I've done it myself, in fact. Burberry trenches can be quite long, and the full length doesn't suit everyone. A shorter coat also gives it a more current look. However, I would strongly advise against shortening it to the waist. That would essentially turn a classic piece into something that may be virtually unwearable in a couple of years.

 

Modernizing the classic look by shortening it to the extreme would be a disaster and a very bad idea. They should just leave it alone.
 

 

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post #20 of 24
12/15/11 at 2:50pm
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guess i'll just leave it alone
maybe just alter it for a better fit on my frame
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Originally Posted by Man Of Lint View Post

Leave the original trench alone. It is by no means dated.

I think the trench coat has seen drastic progress within the last decade, i can't be the only one who thinks the classic baggy fit and dress like length of the trench coat make one appear frumpy, older in age or perhaps even homeless reguardless of condition:

compare the following

Raf Simons

480

Dior
500

Prorsum

534

Vintage made in england prior the burberry dropping the 'burberrys' label and stratifying their brand image (london being lower priced goods, prorsum the fashion foward and introducing various youth oriented brands in japan at the turn of the century)

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My theory was to improve the image and fit of the older coat (with minimal work it appears it can resemble some of the modern trench coats) in addition with removing the tan,brown tourtise shell buttons rarely seen on modern clothing.
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post #21 of 24
12/15/11 at 9:14pm
I wouldn't say the classic trench coat is dated. It was designed as a functional piece, to protect the wearer from the elements. It is cut larger to accommodate a jacket underneath; longer, to keep the rain off your legs. I think it's a traditional look that's as good today as it was when it was created 90 years ago, and will still be good 90 years from now.

That being said, 951, your coat has to fit *you*. If you know that you will never need to wear a jacket beneath it, go ahead and slim the body of the coat to better fit your frame. Shorten it if you find the length overbearing, Just don't go overboard, or you may not like what you see in photos a few years down the line. If all you need are some minor alterations, those can be accomplished easily enough.

Now, looking at the photos you provided as examples of trench coat "progress", I noticed that all of the coats had a more structured shoulder, lacking the raglan sleeves found on classic trenches. The 3rd photo is also particularly slim, which is perfect if all you are wearing underneath is an undershirt, as the model is doing. While you could go to the trouble of seeking the services of a tailor, you would likely be disappointed. It seems to me that what you are looking for is far removed from a trench coat in the traditional sense, and you might be best served simply finding said coat and purchasing it.
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post #22 of 24
12/15/11 at 9:41pm
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Originally Posted by EriQ009 View Post

I wouldn't say the classic trench coat is dated. It was designed as a functional piece, to protect the wearer from the elements. It is cut larger to accommodate a jacket underneath; longer, to keep the rain off your legs. I think it's a traditional look that's as good today as it was when it was created 90 years ago, and will still be good 90 years from now.

That being said, 951, your coat has to fit *you*. If you know that you will never need to wear a jacket beneath it, go ahead and slim the body of the coat to better fit your frame. Shorten it if you find the length overbearing, Just don't go overboard, or you may not like what you see in photos a few years down the line. If all you need are some minor alterations, those can be accomplished easily enough.

Now, looking at the photos you provided as examples of trench coat "progress", I noticed that all of the coats had a more structured shoulder, lacking the raglan sleeves found on classic trenches. The 3rd photo is also particularly slim, which is perfect if all you are wearing underneath is an undershirt, as the model is doing. While you could go to the trouble of seeking the services of a tailor, you would likely be disappointed. It seems to me that what you are looking for is far removed from a trench coat in the traditional sense, and you might be best served simply finding said coat and purchasing it.

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I could not have said it better myself.
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post #23 of 24
12/15/11 at 10:00pm
agreed. I do not wear trench coats at all but if you want to pull off the look, make sure it fits you correctly
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post #24 of 24
12/15/11 at 10:21pm

that's why the trench is a classic, it stood the test of time because of its defining features if you alter it, it shouldn't be called a trench anymore.

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