Introduction/Hickey Top Coat sizing

[i killed judas.]

This is my first thread and only second post, so I would like to also use this to introduce myself. I am a young professional (21 years old) who has always had an interest in fashion and dressing well, and stumbled upon the forums while looking for an article of menswear I could not find anywhere. I am in the process of building a nice, conservative (as in nothing flashy like fur coats or feathered hats) business wardrobe.

After acquiring a few nice suits, I have been on the lookout for a nice overcoat/topcoat. Everything I find is either a.) out of my price range b.) disgustingly ugly or c.) a piece of trash. My search has taken me everywhere from Mens Warehouse (both disgustingly ugly AND a piece of trash) to Bloomingdale's/Saks/Boyds. I finally found a coat I like, albeit online, from Hickey by Hickey Freeman. I wear a 42L suit and was wondering if anyone had experience with the Hickey brand, particularly with their outerwear, that they could lead me in the direction of what size I should go about buying.

If anyone has any suggestions on other brands, I am open to opinions. In that case, my price range is $500-750.

Any help is appreciated. Cheers!

 

[edmorel]

Can't help you with your search (Hickey runs slim) but, as a Catholic, I want to thank you for killing Judas.

 

[butkusrules]

Originally Posted by i killed judas.

This is my first thread and only second post, so I would like to also use this to introduce myself. I am a young professional (21 years old) who has always had an interest in fashion and dressing well, and stumbled upon the forums while looking for an article of menswear I could not find anywhere. I am in the process of building a nice, conservative (as in nothing flashy like fur coats or feathered hats) business wardrobe. After acquiring a few nice suits, I have been on the lookout for a nice overcoat/topcoat. Everything I find is either a.) out of my price range b.) disgustingly ugly or c.) a piece of trash. My search has taken me everywhere from Mens Warehouse (both disgustingly ugly AND a piece of trash) to Bloomingdale's/Saks/Boyds. I finally found a coat I like, albeit online, from Hickey by Hickey Freeman. I wear a 42L suit and was wondering if anyone had experience with the Hickey brand, particularly with their outerwear, that they could lead me in the direction of what size I should go about buying. If anyone has any suggestions on other brands, I am open to opinions. In that case, my price range is $500-750. Any help is appreciated. Cheers!
I have a big drop and as such I am always concerned about whether the fit in the shoulders will be sufficent or whether it lays like a dress on me. I recently bought a 48R Hickey Top coat and it fits perfectly over my 48+ suit and manages to stay slim. I was/am very happy with the purchase.

 

[Master-Classter]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Can't help you with your search (Hickey runs slim) but, as a Catholic, I want to thank you for killing Judas.

Wow, true to the expression I actually LOL'd!

 

[Nicesuit]

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

Wow, true to the expression I actually LOL'd!

+1

 

[dusty]

I have a Hickey wax cotton duffel coat, and I can echo butkus's sentiments. I wouldn't try it over a broad-shouldered jacket though. Also, it has fairly high armholes.

 

[i killed judas.]

Originally Posted by butkusrules

I have a big drop and as such I am always concerned about whether the fit in the shoulders will be sufficent or whether it lays like a dress on me. I recently bought a 48R Hickey Top coat and it fits perfectly over my 48+ suit and manages to stay slim. I was/am very happy with the purchase.

So, in other words, if I were to buy a 44L to fit over a suit, it would be far too large?