First Overcoat

[classicalthunde]

I would recommend looking up eBay for this budget. Just get your measurements and how you'd like your coat to fit. Overcoats are pretty classic and I've always felt that for the price, vintage pieces are unbeatable. Some of my collection include a navy single breased polo coat with 80% wool, 10% vincuna (!) 10% nylon blend. It's immaculately tailored. I think I paid $120 for it. More recently I found a vintage Brooks Brothers overcoat with a real beaver fur collar and I think I paid around $150 for it. Bespoke quality for Zara prices.

case in point, this camel hair polo coat for $50! If only I was 7 inches taller! hopefully someone here is that's in the market and has the frame to pull it off snaps it up quick!

 

[corpseposeur]

case in point, this camel hair polo coat for $50! If only I was 7 inches taller! hopefully someone here is that's in the market and has the frame to pull it off snaps it up quick!

In addition to the finds from above, I grabbed this NOS 100% camelhair Malcolm Kenneth polo coat for $150. It's in like new condition with no fraying or mothholes. It's also my preferred shade of camelhair, more beige than yellow/tan.

 

[Mirage-]

I would recommend looking up eBay for this budget. Just get your measurements and how you'd like your coat to fit. Overcoats are pretty classic and I've always felt that for the price, vintage pieces are unbeatable. Some of my collection include a navy single breased polo coat with 80% wool, 10% vincuna (!) 10% nylon blend. It's immaculately tailored. I think I paid $120 for it. More recently I found a vintage Brooks Brothers overcoat with a real beaver fur collar and I think I paid around $150 for it. Bespoke quality for Zara prices.

I don't think this can easily be done for your first overcoat, how are you going to get measurements without already owning one that fits well? Unless you happen to have a friend/relative who has an overcoat that fits you well...
Indeed, I was in this situation with my first one, ended up going to a BB outlet.

 

[Egdon Heath]

In addition to the finds from above, I grabbed this NOS 100% camelhair Malcolm Kenneth polo coat for $150. It's in like new condition with no fraying or mothholes. It's also my preferred shade of camelhair, more beige than yellow/tan.

Nice coat. But too far afield from the original polos to be in the running.

 

[Egdon Heath]

case in point, this camel hair polo coat for $50!

It's a hundred. Unless you're willing to shelp to that guy's house to get it.

 

[corpseposeur]

Nice coat. But too far afield from the original polos to be in the running.

I see, my understanding was that camelhair polo coats came in different configurations over the years; double and single breasted, with or without belt. I'm sure you and others here are the experts on this, so I defer to your experience.

 

[Egdon Heath]

I see, my understanding was that camelhair polo coats came in different configurations over the years; double and single breasted, with or without belt. I'm sure you and others here are the experts on this, so I defer to your experience.

They have evolved. Some. Few now have the wrap-around, no-buckle belt. Peak lapels can be exchanged for an ulster collar. But they really always have to be double breasted, longer than yours and with a breast pocket. Yours is closer to a covert coat. With bigger pockets.

 

[aristoi bcn]

If I had to have made only one overcoat it will be like this one but in navy:

It's an Ulster type of coat but with a formal pocket configuration and with a "doppio uso" collar (stand up collar) looks almost like a simple peak lapel when not up. Maybe half belt on the back but in this case without buttons.

 

[classicalthunde]

If I had to have made only one overcoat it will be like this one but in navy:

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It's an Ulster type of coat but with a formal pocket configuration and with a "doppio uso" collar (stand up collar) looks almost like a simple peak lapel when not up. Maybe half belt on the back but in this case without buttons.

I get so confused with overcoat types - what is the difference between this Ulster above, a 'typical' DB overcoat, and a Guards Coat? are they all effectively one in the same?

Neverminded, found this breakdown: https://putthison.com/four-favorite-overcoats-a-classic-mens-overcoat/

at first glance, I just would have assumed that this a peak collar from a tailor whose style was 'flatter' than the norm

 

[corpseposeur]

I'm pretty pleased with this purchase from Liverano. This is their RTW Doppiosa DB Ulster style. I had wanted a Ulster coat in an interesting dark blue fabric that wasn't navy for some time. I imagined that I'd probably have to get something like that made bespoke or MTM. But I think this one is pretty close to what I had in mind. This particular one is a fuzzy 20 oz wool/alpaca/mohair blend from VBC. It's cut broad in the chest with extended shoulders so it's easy to wear over a jacket. It also uses a very soft tailored canvas. I love that the fabric and style relaxes a more dressed up look and it elevates a more casual look--which is what I think Liverano tends to go for in their style. As a dog owner, I like that the fabric seems to just absorb any stray hairs. As you can see the arms are maybe a half inch too long and I'll have to get that adjusted at some point. I'm happy that I have a pretty substantive collection of mostly vintage coats but if I were to have just one overcoat, it would be this one.

 

[aristoi bcn]

A typical DB overcoat would be something like this:

 

[Egdon Heath]

I'm pretty pleased with this purchase from Liverano.

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You should be, that's one swell coat. Wouldn't worry about a too-long sleeve in a coat meant for wooly weather. The ability to pop the collar while the lapels stay flat is a function of a very deep gorge, had no idea it had a fancy smancy name til you and @aristoi bcn tagged it. I live, I learn.

 

[comrade]

For your second overcoat I suggest an Inverness Cape

Harris Tweed Inverness Cape | CLAN

Authentic Harris Tweed 'Horn'-style buttons. Traditional design Expertly tailored in Scotland Fully Lined The original Mister Antony Inverness Capes in luxurious Harris Tweed is sought afte

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[losrockets]

@dieworkwear Sorry to dredge up an old thread but I'm contemplating jumping on the NMWA Kaptain Sunshine Traveler Coat preorder (it would be my only overcoat) in part because you've extolled its virtues as a versatile piece on your blog. I'm curious then why you posted here you wouldn't wear it w/ a sportcoat? The navy color you own seems particularly suited to that vs. the smoky green or brown makeups, and in fact I actually have a harder time seeing how it goes w/ most casualwear.

 

[dieworkwear]

@dieworkwear Sorry to dredge up an old thread but I'm contemplating jumping on the NMWA Kaptain Sunshine Traveler Coat preorder (it would be my only overcoat) in part because you've extolled its virtues as a versatile piece on your blog. I'm curious then why you posted here you wouldn't wear it w/ a sportcoat? The navy color you own seems particularly suited to that vs. the smoky green or brown makeups, and in fact I actually have a harder time seeing how it goes w/ most casualwear.

I just think of it as a more casual coat. It's also made from a somewhat stiff Melton wool (at least the version that lands in the US). I mostly wear it over heavy sweaters and with casual items.

Mine is actually navy. I wear it with cream colored sweaters, and then basically any pant -- blue jeans, grey trousers, tan chinos, tan whipcords, etc.