Looking for a Three-quarter Length Coat

[kiLLscaLLion]

I'm trying to think ahead to fall/winter and start doing research on a three-quarter length coat...hoping to spend less than $700. What are some of the better choices in terms of price for quality?

 

[rogerm]

That's a loaded question. There are great buys everywhere today. You can find a $4000 for around $700, if you're patient. Or are you looking for a specific 3/4 coat (has to be charcoal/3button/etc..)?

 

[kiLLscaLLion]

You're right, I should've been more detailed. More specifically, I'm looking for a charcoal, three-buttoned, conservative peacoat.

 

[FIHTies]

A peacoat is not 3/4 length, its much shorter. A carcoat might be.

 

[kiLLscaLLion]

Okay, I upped my budget to around $1,000. What are some recommended brands for this price range?

 

[robin]

Look at nitro's offerings on ebay. He's got lots of great NWT Isaia overcoats under $1k.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by robin

Look at nitro's offerings on ebay. He's got lots of great NWT Isaia overcoats under $1k.
Isaia would be a great choice. I've seen some nice ones by them over the last couple of years.

 

[lordofpi]

Originally Posted by kiLLscaLLion

hoping to spend less than $700.

Vicuña!
j/k

To expand on this a bit (with apologies to the OP), what sort of 3/4 topcoat -- both styling and make -- is the best and most classic (save anything exotic such as the above-mentioned), given a very liberal budget? Just as Burberry designs the classic trench, who makes the most classic topcoat, and in what style? I too have thought about Isaia, but I have no experience with their outerwear -- plus I feel I can afford better. I'll repost in another thread if this feels like hijacking.

 

[Enfant]

I suppose you are looking for a carcoat?

Emporio Armani usually has some deconstructed ones that are slightly south of a thousand dollars.

Personally I have three pieces of 3/4 coats as they are rather versatile. The one in the picture is from Donna Karan purchased many years ago--for $350 or so. It is a winter coat best worn on top of a shirt, and a rather minimalist ones as the buttons are hidden.

There is an Italian brand that makes an all-weather 3/4, trench and top coat for men...I cannot remember the name now but perhaps our italian friends here can advise. They have a shop in Florence as far as I can remember, and maybe one in NYC too. They employ a modern fabric that is waterproof, light yet the cut is more formal than poncho like.

3/4 coats are perfect for fall...Try Burberry...I think they have a different but related line making thin, elegant cashmere based carcoats (start with P...Burberry something...). But I suppose they are also quite expensive.

 

[kiLLscaLLion]

Thanks for the recommendations. I'm going to start surfing Ebay for these brands. I'm really looking for something warm to wear over my suit when the bitter winter comes.

 

[tokyodandy]

Originally Posted by kiLLscaLLion

Okay, I upped my budget to around $1,000. What are some recommended brands for this price range?
I have a Crombie that looks rather good and has worn well. No good if you live somewhere warm but I'm guessing you don't.
http://www.crombie.co.uk/c/Category_Men_Coats.htm

TD

 

[bmulford]

Originally Posted by robin

Look at nitro's offerings on ebay. He's got lots of great NWT Isaia overcoats under $1k.

+1

 

[yfyf]

Etro would have something in that price range. I saw a nice one last year, 3/4 length single breasted, fairly heavy fabric but unpadded.

 

[kiLLscaLLion]

Originally Posted by robin

Look at nitro's offerings on ebay. He's got lots of great NWT Isaia overcoats under $1k.

I've been checking out his topcoats...seem to be exactly what I wanted. Has anyone had experience with how warm they are?