My Overcoat Plans - Would Like Some Input

[NewYorkIslander]

OK, so I'm sure many of you have the same issue with lots of your stuff (and no not all of you, but those of you like me). I'm not advocating a

like ONECOAT, because I just don't think it works for me, but I have far too many (despite managing to wear them all in a rotation pretty evenly). I want to get rid of them all and start from scratch with 3 NEW ONES. I'd like them bespoke, so it will probably take me two winters to do (not including this one). Here's what I have now: Turnbull & Asser Croatian Gramma Raglan Sleeve Tweed red and beige houndstooth

Black/navy/red/creme raglan sleeve Tweed houndstooth

JCrew Grey Herringbone Tweed

Harris Tweed DB Brown Herringbone

Nicole Farhi 100% Cashmere Midnight Blue with Black fur collar (also DB)

JCrew Black (that I honestly NEVER wear) Trad Lighter grey Herringbone cashmere

Camel DB Wool Cashmere

Of those, I think the T&A and the Camel will be the hardest to part with. The T&A because its such a one off, and the camel because it was passed onto me by my uncle. But I don't think those are the most practical for me to hang on to for versatility. For that, I'd say it would be the JCrew Grey Herringbone tweed. But leaving that aside, if I had to keep ONE or TWO, which would you choose and why? For the three new coats, I was thinking one navy, one charcoal, and one bold brown based houndstooth check (or shepherd check tweed). I'd probably do the navy in LP Storm to double as a rain coat. I'd perhaps at some point want to add a Camel Polo style coat to that as well, but that would be well down the line. What are your thoughts? Also, when do you think would be the best time to B&S these (thats where I'll try to sell them first before going the consignment route)? Is it too late into winter now? Wait until next fall? Thanks.

 

[NORE]

Need pics to choose which to keep/toss. Might also help getting them sold. And as far as that's concerned if the price is right they'll sell on summer solstice

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

For the three new coats, I was thinking one navy, one charcoal, and one bold brown based houndstooth check (or shepherd check tweed). I'd probably do the navy in LP Storm to double as a rain coat. I'd perhaps at some point want to add a Camel Polo style coat to that as well, but that would be well down the line.

Navy and charcoal are too similar. I'd go navy, camel and then the bold.

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Navy and charcoal are too similar. I'd go navy, camel and then the bold.

Would the navy be suitable for funerals/somber events? If I do that I would prob make the camel my LP Storm System coat. I know Frank has a light brown herringbone in LP SS if no camel is available but i don't think that wuld work as well, so I'd prob wait.

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Originally Posted by NORE

Need pics to choose which to keep/toss. Might also help getting them sold. And as far as that's concerned if the price is right they'll sell on summer solstice

Done

I also think I have a few too many casual ones as well (4 or 5) of which I think my gloverall can go.

 

[ter1413]

Nice rotation...

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

Would the navy be suitable for funerals/somber events?
Sure. Also - other than perhaps the last 2, the ones you posted don't actually fit so I'd toss 'em if you can.

 

[AlanC]

That T&A needs to go. Drop me a PM and I'll help you get rid of it.

 

[TheTukker]

The Harris Tweed looks best, but depending on the story with your uncle's coat, that may trump it (I am a sucker for sentimental value).

 

[Icehawk]

I'd keep the camel coat of your uncle's - I think it's very nice looking, classic style, and fits you well. Mind you I do not like your T&A coat one bit so we may have very different stylistic preferences.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

I would keep the camel coat as well. It's a classic that will never go out of style. I would add a classic Chesterfield coat in a charcoal herringbone with black velvet collar for formal/somber events like funerals and black tie. For the third coat, I would go with something more casual.

 

[kcc]

NYR,

Keep 1) Harris tweed DB brown herringbone & 2) Camel DB wool/cash, toss the rest and have a navy DB wool made. This assortment will offer a solid foundation.

 

[NORE]

Is it possible to have overcoats with sleeves too full?

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by NORE

Is it possible to have overcoats with sleeves too full?

This dude says no.

 

[niidawg3]

keep the brown Harris Tweed ... everything else must go.

get a navy db (check the recent purchases thread for a Caruso one Ich Dien posted) and a camel colored one.