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Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger 
I just don't think that will work for me, my walk to work is about a mile and a half, and while the "tuck" may be good for a short distance, between my shoulder bag and the walk I think I need something that requires less "attention". I see the lapels popping out every few blocks or so. Down the road, I cerainly will go for a coat like that (ala Luca's in my first post) but first I need something more utilitarian. I'm leaning towards a guard's coat with a third button rolled that can be used when its real cold, but elegently roll to two when its milder.
I just don't think that will work for me, my walk to work is about a mile and a half, and while the "tuck" may be good for a short distance, between my shoulder bag and the walk I think I need something that requires less "attention". I see the lapels popping out every few blocks or so. Down the road, I cerainly will go for a coat like that (ala Luca's in my first post) but first I need something more utilitarian. I'm leaning towards a guard's coat with a third button rolled that can be used when its real cold, but elegently roll to two when its milder.
hey ranger..
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heres what you need for your long walk.
after the overcoat is finished. put it on while wearing of your suit coat.
then turn up the collar so that it is as snug as you wish against the weather.
have the lapels lie flat in their protective position,
the tailor then marks where the left lapel buttonhole is at.
he then sews that "storm button" in place on the right side.
the facings are double thickness, with one on top of another.
thats 4 layers of cloth protecting your chest up to your neck.
when the collar and lapel is in its normal position the "storm" button is hidden.
this works for single as well as double breast.
hope everyone here reads this, and protects themselves this way.
