Looking for the best Trench Coat

[Classified_]

Thirty years? That's very impressive, they actually last that long? Have you had to do any repairs or is it good as new?

 

[Andy57]

Thirty years? That's very impressive, they actually last that long? Have you had to do any repairs or is it good as new?

It's nowhere near as good as new, but no repairs have been required. The inner button is about to fall off, but that's a simple fix. It still looks sharp, and it still does the job it was intended to do.

 

[Classified_]

That's good to know that they can actually last that long and still look and feel good, kind of makes me rethink the whole thing.

BTW, what is the difference between the Sandringham and the Kensington? They look pretty identical

 

[velvel87]

Allegri makes some really nice trench coats. Very high quality a lot of attention to detail.

 

[Journeyman]

For some reason I always ruled out Ralph Lauren, I don't know why really but maybe I should give it a try. About the Burberry, no doubt that the design is the most original but I just feel like they are really overcharging on it. I know it's a trench and not meant to be heavy or bulky but for such a price you also want something that will keep you warm and not just stylish or is that just me?

I've got a Burberry trenchcoat with a button-in, camel-hair liner. It's really warm. So warm, in fact, that I've never needed to use it (although during the day in winter here the temps don't drop below 5 degrees Celsius/40 degree Fahrenheit).

 

[Classified_]

Thanks, appreciate your input

 

[DapperDan91]

Here is the trench I just bought and I couldn't be happier it's a trim fit and wraps my body perfectly from the get go.

 

[BostonHedonist]

I'm undergoing a search now myself, having recently moved to the UK.

From my research, it seems that the ideal trench should be made of the famous tight-weave gabardine fabric (cotton or wool, but I can't find wool gabardine anywhere). Cotton gabardine, which the Burberry Heritage Trench is made of, is not meant to feel impressive to the touch. It is made to be waterproof. Don't let anyone tell you they're "not impressed with Burberry's quality these days." The brand has branched out to make more... affordable lines. For some, those lines are all they know. But if it says "gabardine" it's the real deal.

Yes, the Prorsum line is cool, but unless you're incredibly wealthy, it's senseless to buy pieces that fashion-forward, as they'll be irrelevant in a few years time. I personally believe the Prorsum line's main purpose is to make the classic stuff that hasn't been changed in a century feel more relevant.

At any rate, the only Burberry item worth buying is the classic Trench (IMO).

If a trench you are evaluating is made from anything but gabardine, know that it will likely either not be waterproof, not breathe or fall apart in less than one human lifetime.

Anyhow, given that I don't like to buy anything twice, I'm probably going to just shell out for the Burberry. I gave a brief thought to Aquascutum, but there was some ugly business a few years back where the brand went bankrupt and got bought out by some other company... Kind of spoils the confidence I need to invest in a major wardrobe staple.

My main question is what would be the best length for a Burberry trench? Do I really get much more protection going to mid-knee as opposed to 2" above? And finally, can I live with wearing that nova chav-check.

 

[Journeyman]

My main question is what would be the best length for a Burberry trench? Do I really get much more protection going to mid-knee as opposed to 2" above? And finally, can I live with wearing that nova chav-check.

My trench is knee-length and I prefer the look of the longer coat.

The check's only on the inside and, given that the coat's double-breasted, virtually no-one except yourself will ever notice the lining.

You can also usually get a button-in liner (I've got a button-in camel-hair liner) so that the coat will keep you warm in colder weather. A bonus is that it covers up the Burberry check pattern.

 

[Andy57]

My main question is what would be the best length for a Burberry trench? Do I really get much more protection going to mid-knee as opposed to 2" above? And finally, can I live with wearing that nova chav-check.

Given that your entire post talks about Burberry and the right, heritage, trench coat, I would recommend that you get one that hits well below the knee. That's the classic look. At the knee is acceptable, I guess, but above the knee is a look to avoid.