MC General Chat

[te0o]

How does the Bridge coat fit? Their website recommends sizing up.

It's definitely slimmer than most of their other pieces but this I think is due to the intended silhouette. I'm usually a 4 in PWVC sizing, I still take a 4 in the bridge coat but it is a bit tight in the chest and torso when fully buttoned up (I'm looking to have it let out a bit for this winter). Thing is, you have a box pleat in the back which helps and the material itself is fairly flexible and forgiving. I'd say size up only if your garments in your usual size are quite snug already.

The bridge coat is like a longer pea coat?

Longer, slimmer, smarter, more luxurious. It's very nice design IMO, the way the lapel sweeps up makes it really elegant I think.

 

[smittycl]

The bridge coat is like a longer pea coat?

Yes, it's not really a classic Bridge Coat to me, more like a modified Pea Coat.

 

[mak1277]

A bit too country for me. There's a nice PS version though - again with Private White - called the Wax Walker.

I guess my issue is that all the snaps on that thing make it look just as casual as a Barbour to me...if I wanted something "city" I wouldn't get this either, I'd get something dressier.

Barbour is wax cotton?

That's what I had in mind.

 

[Tocklishchap]

I like cashmere overcoats, but my favourite sweaters are the guernsey type of wool, or else something like a merino rollneck.

As far as cashmere sweaters though, I think Scottish is the best. Italian for coats.

It looks as if we share the same sensible tastes!

 

[smittycl]

Nice winter coat for fall/winter at Sid Mashburn. Also, looking through their new stuff it seems everyone is on the corduroy bandwagon this season. Not that corduroy isn't somewhat typical this time of year of course.

https://www.sidmashburn.com/olive-spruce-orange-plaid-tweed-tailored-travelers-trench.html

 

[mak1277]

Nice winter coat for fall/winter at Sid Mashburn. Also, looking through their new stuff it seems everyone is on the corduroy bandwagon this season. Not that corduroy isn't somewhat typical this time of year of course.

https://www.sidmashburn.com/olive-spruce-orange-plaid-tweed-tailored-travelers-trench.html

Their 5-pocket cords are great. I have some from last year.

 

[smittycl]

Their 5-pocket cords are great. I have some from last year.

I have one pair of cords from Rota that I like but don't wear much. I think I wore cords constantly as a kid in the 70s and kind of gave them up along with turtlenecks. Greatly prefer wool flannel trousers in the winter.

 

[mak1277]

I have one pair of cords from Rota that I like but don't wear much. I think I wore cords constantly as a kid in the 70s and kind of gave them up along with turtlenecks. Greatly prefer wool flannel trousers in the winter.

Cords >> wool when you have a toddler. The ability to (a) roll around on the floor without messing them up and (b) wash them is invaluable.

That said, I typically wear cords as a substitute for denim, not as a substitute for tailored trousers.

 

[Eli Curt]

Cords >> wool when you have a toddler. The ability to (a) roll around on the floor without messing them up and (b) wash them is invaluable.

That said, I typically wear cords as a substitute for denim, not as a substitute for tailored trousers.

I love rolling around with my toddler in my corduroy suit.

 

[mak1277]

Certainly not all CM, but there's some good stuff in here

L.L.Bean

www.toddsnyder.com

 

[Duke Santos]

I have one pair of cords from Rota that I like but don't wear much. I think I wore cords constantly as a kid in the 70s and kind of gave them up along with turtlenecks. Greatly prefer wool flannel trousers in the winter.

Same here with regards to stopping wearing them in the late 70s and never looking back. I came back into the fold recently though with some 5 pocket Spier & Mackay cords. Love 'em. They're nostalgic while at the same time being well fitting functional pants perfect with some rustic brogued boots or shoes in cool weather.

 

[hpreston]

Their 5-pocket cords are great. I have some from last year.

I have one pair of cords from Rota that I like but don't wear much. I think I wore cords constantly as a kid in the 70s and kind of gave them up along with turtlenecks. Greatly prefer wool flannel trousers in the winter.

Same here with regards to stopping wearing them in the late 70s and never looking back. I came back into the fold recently though with some 5 pocket Spier & Mackay cords. Love 'em. They're nostalgic while at the same time being well fitting functional pants perfect with some rustic brogued boots or shoes in cool weather.

I do love some wool flannel, but I have embraced corduroy (especially in the 5 pocket variety) and turtleneck knits for fall/winter.

Trying out some Rota cords is on the list. Love their trousers, and their cords are likely no expeption.

Certainly not all CM, but there's some good stuff in here

L.L.Bean

www.toddsnyder.com

There are some really enticing items in that collection, liking the bean boot in Todd Snyder colorways, and chamois shirts, wool shirt jackets (do I need another shirt jacket??), and the Sherpas look great

 

[mak1277]

There are some really enticing items in that collection, liking the bean boot in Todd Snyder colorways, and chamois shirts, wool shirt jackets (do I need another shirt jacket??), and the Sherpas look great

My only issue with the shirt jackets and the chamois shirts are the contrasting materials on the forearms...I don't love that.

I bought the jumping trout sweater, and I think the fishing jackets are pretty tempting, especially at their very reasonable price.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Still haven't figured out what kind of black footwear to buy.

In my head, black suede chelseas would cover the most breadth in terms of aesthetics (from workwear, to casual suits), but these are kind of hard to find. Even here, Chelseas may be too sleek overall for workwear fits.

Black calf chelseas and black blundstones seem like they would cover more breadth. To my eye though, black chelseas are a bit too smart for how I usually dress.

Here's a random assortment of things I wear: Safari/Field jackets, denim jackets, shawl cardigans, balmacaans, polo coats, various chinos, jeans, denim shirts, OCBDs. Occasional casual suit or sports coat.

 

[smittycl]

Still haven't figured out what kind of black footwear to buy.

In my head, black suede chelseas would cover the most breadth in terms of aesthetics (from workwear, to casual suits), but these are kind of hard to find. Even here, Chelseas may be too sleek overall for workwear fits.

Black calf chelseas and black blundstones seem like they would cover more breadth. To my eye though, black chelseas are a bit too smart for how I usually dress.

Here's a random assortment of things I wear: Safari/Field jackets, denim jackets, shawl cardigans, balmacaans, polo coats, various chinos, jeans, denim shirts, OCBDs. Occasional casual suit or sports coat.

Check out Chelsea 11. A little more rugged casual with lug soles or Chelsea V in rough suede..

Men's Chelsea Boot Collection

An illustrious past has portrayed the Chelsea boot in various lights along the way. The origin of the name is a matter of debate, but these elastic sided boots date back to the mid-1800s.

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