black cashmere overcoat

[manabout]

Hi, what brands are good for a light weight single breasted cashmere dress overcoat?

I have a nice black one but it's kind of worn out. I was looking at Norstrom's own label. I'm looking for something around 400 dollars plus. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[texas_jack]

Before SF I bought one by Rainforest from Neimans for about $700 retail.

edit: It's not lightweight, but why would you buy a lightweight overcoat?

 

[manabout]

Originally Posted by texas_jack

Before SF I bought one by Rainforest from Neimans for about $700 retail.

edit: It's not lightweight, but why would you buy a lightweight overcoat?


I have a heavier overcoat but I have one that's cashmere but extremely warm but thinner and hence lighter and not as bulky. What about Norstrom?

 

[DuncanM]

I looked at the Faconnable cashmere they have and it is a nice coat and I'm sure they are marked down at the men's sale. They had the same coat with a Nordstrom tag for $200-$300 less in a cashmere/wool blend that felt the same. It is very soft and I have not felt a blend feel that good since. Since I ride the metro daily I went with the Nordstrom coat and I am happy with it. I believe they had them for @$400 on sale now.

 

[rssmsvc]

Originally Posted by manabout

Hi, what brands are good for a light weight single breasted cashmere dress overcoat?

I have a nice black one but it's kind of worn out. I was looking at Norstrom's own label. I'm looking for something around 400 dollars plus. Any ideas? Thanks.

I bought a Polo Blue Label Pure Cashmere with Felt Collar to go with a Tux for special occasions around 445. I have had a gray one in the same make for around 11 years that sees weekly cold weather use and looks perfect.

 

[manabout]

Originally Posted by DuncanM

I looked at the Faconnable cashmere they have and it is a nice coat and I'm sure they are marked down at the men's sale. They had the same coat with a Nordstrom tag for $200-$300 less in a cashmere/wool blend that felt the same. It is very soft and I have not felt a blend feel that good since. Since I ride the metro daily I went with the Nordstrom coat and I am happy with it. I believe they had them for @$400 on sale now.


DuncanM,
Thanks for the input. I'll check out Nordstrom. I better get something in my size. I got something off a sales rack at Nordstrom one time but it was just slightly too small for me. I was mighty annoyed that I had to pay retail.

 

[manabout]

Originally Posted by rssmsvc

I bought a Polo Blue Label Pure Cashmere with Felt Collar to go with a Tux for special occasions around 445. I have had a gray one in the same make for around 11 years that sees weekly cold weather use and looks perfect.

I just like classic stuff that lasts for years. I always find it ironic that coworkers compliment me for having nice attire but I know some wear far more expensive stuff than I do but I try to choose attire that looks classic. It's hard to explain. Not gaudy but always has that classic look and I always try to get my attire to fit perfectly.

 

[dirk diggler]

I have a Hart Schafner & Marx 100% cashmere in a camel (from 3 yrs ago) and I got a black HSM 100% cashmere from wifey for XMAS from Macy's. She probably paid about $500

 

[rnoldh]

I have a Cashmere/Wool Blend Saks house brand bought at the Saks outlet. Very reasonable, about $200, marked way down! It's a Colombo Cashmere, and even though it's 15/85%-Cashmere/Wool, it feels as good as a value priced 100% Cashmere!

Look at some Cashmere/Wool blends before you go with 100% Cashmere. You might find that they feel and look just as good, and you might get more wear out of the blend overcoat even though the price will be less.

 

[rssmsvc]

Originally Posted by manabout

I just like classic stuff that lasts for years. I always find it ironic that coworkers compliment me for having nice attire but I know some wear far more expensive stuff than I do but I try to choose attire that looks classic. It's hard to explain. Not gaudy but always has that classic look and I always try to get my attire to fit perfectly.

Said Perfectly. All you need to do is spend about 2 minutes when you get home to wipe the jacket let it dry and later brush it.

If you get a few good quality ones you can rotate them and they will last even longer.

Also stay within reasonable lapel widths and it will last forever.