MEGA PEACOAT THREAD - 61 threads merged - all Peacoat questions HERE

[Hewes]

Any experience in fit with the new Schott 760N?

 

[Captain Waffles]

Any thoughts with the material/quality of Reiss peacoats?

https://www.reiss.com/ca/p/wool-ble...tegory_id=1113&list_ga_ee=M - Coats & Jackets

 

[Eried1]

Any thoughts with the material/quality of Reiss peacoats?

https://www.reiss.com/ca/p/wool-blend-peacoat-mens-ellis-in-navy-blue/?category_id=1113&list_ga_ee=M - Coats & Jackets

50% wool and 40% polyester for $620... One can do a lot better for that kind of money.

 

[Captain Waffles]

50% wool and 40% polyester for $620... One can do a lot better for that kind of money.

Any recommendations? I am not really into the Sterlingcoats and what not that are being recommended around these parts.

 

[Eried1]

Any recommendations? I am not really into the Sterlingcoats and what not that are being recommended around these parts.

I'm in the same boat. Want a modern cut, preferably light to mediumweight. I sweat rather easily so I don't want it to be heavy and thick which most are.

Thinking of having Luxire create on for me.

 

[Captain Waffles]

Anybody have thoughts on this piece? https://hardyamies.com/navy-double-breasted-melton-wool-pea-coat

 

[Peacoat]

For starters, it is too short. The traditional style covers the butt. But then this is a fashion statement coat, so you get what the designers have styled for you.

 

[Captain Waffles]

Is fashion statement coat bad? Assuming that it fits as it should - what do you think about the make of the coat in terms of quality? e.g. buttons, wool, etc.

 

[Peacoat]

I'm not an expert on fashion jackets, so I can't give much advice. It is 100% wool, so that is going for it, but we don't know the density of the wool to know if it is a warm coat. Quite frankly the shortness of the coat would be a deal breaker for me. Also, the add-on straps at the cuffs are a bit much for me.

At 347 British Pounds, that is about $461 US. If the wool is of a heavy weight material, and if the coat were longer, that would not be a bad price. But we don't know about the density of the wool shell, and the coat is several inches too short.

But please keep in mind that I am a purist who specializes in pre 1980 Navy issue peacoats. I have little use for any "peacoat" that isn't Navy issue. If you like the coat, please don't let me dissuade you from buying it.

 

[Captain Waffles]

I am inclined to agree. Which is why I think one from banana republic fits the bill: http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1090112&pcid=1016720&vid=1&pid=795679003

It is perfectly simple and has that look of a true fashionable peacoat in my opinion but your not going to get the best material/button finish

 

[Peacoat]

And it's 50% off today. Go one size down.

 

[Captain Waffles]

Too bad - XS already sold out before I got one maybe the small will fit.

 

[RCD33]

I own a Sterlingwear Authentic in 38R which felts well but I've been thinking of getting either a Buzz Rickson 1910 or potentially a Nigel Cabourn peacoat. Has anyone worn both a Sterlingwear and a Buzz Rickson who could compare the sizing of the two? Would a 38 in Sterlingwear be comparable to a Buzz Rickson 38?

Thanks!

 

[thomasB]

I finally picked up a 1910 Buzz peacoat and its everything I always hoped it would be. I've wanted one for years. Afraid I haven't worn a Sterlingwear coat before so I couldn't help with a comparison. But my Buzz coat is a 38 and I'd say the fit is TTS.

 

[RCD33]

Good to hear, that leans me towards just biting the bullet and nabbing one. In your experience, do the measurements align with what's listed by Self Edge?