Altering a trench/raincoat?

[joeg11781]

I was wondering if anyone knows if its possible to have a Polyester/cotton raincoat altered? I bought a ralph lauren raincoat, and lost weight and now its just baggy. It wasn't exactly cheap so if I can I'd rather just get it taken in. Its really only the midsection and around the legs that are big now, shoulders and across the chest are pretty decent. Am i just out of luck here? http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Ralph-R.../dp/B00418D33S

 

[yeeth]

midsection should be doable, cost depends on the construction of the raincoat.
legs are big? what's that mean

 

[joeg11781]

yea sorry, on re-read that doesn't make sense. Coat is too big from midsection down to bottom of coat (which his just past my knees)(bottom of coat is what I referred to as legs). The bottom part is supposed to have some room to allow for walking, i know that, but it looks like i could fit your pair of legs in there with mine and still have space, there's that much room and it just looks amorphous

 

[Artking3]

Its very hard to alter a raincoat, since it could ruin the waterproofing at the seams. Not recommended.

 

[Lord Asquith]

Originally Posted by joeg11781

I was wondering if anyone knows if its possible to have a Polyester/cotton raincoat altered? I bought a ralph lauren raincoat, and lost weight and now its just baggy. It wasn't exactly cheap so if I can I'd rather just get it taken in. Its really only the midsection and around the legs that are big now, shoulders and across the chest are pretty decent. Am i just out of luck here?

http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Ralph-R.../dp/B00418D33S

I suggest leaving it alone. It's a wrap around double breasted anyway. At most, have a tailor move the buttons an inch. It's also too long, a coat should come to the top of the knee.

 

[williamson]

Originally Posted by Lord Asquith

It's also too long; a coat should come to the top of the knee.
This statement looks as if it's based on fashion rather than on practicality. Surely in inclement weather the knees should be covered by the coat? And the more efficient a short raincoat is, the wetter the trousers will become from rain run-off.

 

[Nicola]

Depends on the length of your kilt. If you want to show some knee the trench needs to be shorter.

 

[joeg11781]

I thought about the length when I bought it, I live in Philly and since I will only be wearing this on the rainy/slushy days, I opted for more protection with the longer coat. Everywhere I looked seemed to indicate that depending on your preference/and height, I'm 6'4 anywhere from a bit above the knee to about half way down the calf was acceptable.

Good idea about moving the buttons, hadn't thought about that. Thanks

 

[a tailor]

moving buttons is not going to get you any improvement. there will be more overlap in front making it more awkward walking.
take in the sides if it bothers you that much. the side seams are under the sleeves and will get wet only the very lower part.
drop in on a sports/camping store and pick up a small bottle of seam sealer, its used to seal the seams on tents. its good stuff.

 

[yeeth]

Originally Posted by williamson

This statement looks as if it's based on fashion rather than on practicality. Surely in inclement weather the knees should be covered by the coat? And the more efficient a short raincoat is, the wetter the trousers will become from rain run-off.

personal preference imo. a raincoat that ends below the knees can look overwhelming on some frames.