Need a new topcoat for Canadian winter

[LEVOOSH]

September hit and its starting to get cold here in Toronto. I'm looking for a nice topcoat, double or single breasted, pretty conservative cut, would love it to have some kind oif interesting texture, maybe a herringbone, with a budget of between $500-$700 dollars CAD. If anyone knows of a good MTM option, it doesn't need to be an off the rack purchase, but I'm probably well below anything of quality MTM at this price point.

Hopefully with that budget ill have some options but keep in mind that in Canada we are limited to no Nordstrom Racks, Off Fifths or the like and Holts last call is a joke.

I'm a young lawyer so it would be for everyday commuting by bus and subway from fall through the heart of winter.

Just looking for some suggestions or if someone has something in B&S that I haven't seen, please let me know.

 

[dragon8]

Originally Posted by LEVOOSH

September hit and its starting to get cold here in Toronto. I'm looking for a nice topcoat, double or single breasted, pretty conservative cut, would love it to have some kind oif interesting texture, maybe a herringbone, with a budget of between $500-$700 dollars CAD. If anyone knows of a good MTM option, it doesn't need to be an off the rack purchase, but I'm probably well below anything of quality MTM at this price point.

Hopefully with that budget ill have some options but keep in mind that in Canada we are limited to no Nordstrom Racks, Off Fifths or the like and Holts last call is a joke.

I'm a young lawyer so it would be for everyday commuting by bus and subway from fall through the heart of winter.

Just looking for some suggestions or if someone has something in B&S that I haven't seen, please let me know.

Does your work take you to the US? If it does you can usually find them on sale within your price range.

 

[HankRearden1]

Originally Posted by LEVOOSH

September hit and its starting to get cold here in Toronto.

As a fellow Canadian living on the prairies I find this hilarious; did it drop below 10C in Toronto? Kidding aside, it is tough to find a warm topcoat that looks professional and I'm interested in suggestions to this dilemma.

 

[Bull]

I'm going to get flak for this, but take a gander at Banana Republic. Yes, yes, yes, I get it - BR is ****. But I never hesitate to mix hi and low and BR fall coats have always served me well. There. I said it.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by LEVOOSH

Holts last call is a joke.

I've managed to find a nice overcoat or 2 at Last Call so I wouldn't rule it out entirely.

 

[Bull]

What's Holts?

#CanadaEh?

 

[Nicola]

On the prairies you don't need a topcoat you need an artic parka. Layer underneath it. Is it already below 10C ? Yikes. Reminds me why I moved.

The problem is the budget. Best to buy stuff like this when it's hot out and everybody wants swim wear.

If you can make do until after boxing day that might be your best option.

 

[HankRearden1]

Originally Posted by Nicola

Is it already below 10C ? Yikes. Reminds me why I moved.

It was 4C this morning

I wear a Canada Goose parka when it below -30C. Warmer than that I usually get away with my DB Crombie coat.

 

[denning]

Originally Posted by Nicola

On the prairies you don't need a topcoat you need an artic parka. Layer underneath it.

Part 1, Not necessarily true. Part 2, fully agreed. If you have prairie antifreeze in your veins then you don't need to go full parka. I live in Winnipeg and wear topcoats year round, even in the January -40 degree weather. Wear a scarf, wear a sweater and you are good to go. The most important things are the hat and the gloves. It's about keeping the extremities warm.

 

[HankRearden1]

Originally Posted by denning

I live in Winnipeg and wear topcoats year round

Ahh a fellow Winnipegger, thought I was the only one on here.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Is there not a Brooks Brothers in TO? I was in there the other day here and they had some decent topcoats in the 700-800 range but they have a big promo right now with $200 off of $800.

+1 on BR. I agree much of their clothing is **** but I have had some good luck with their jackets/coats. At least a few years ago.

 

[LEVOOSH]

Thanks guys for the responses.

Brooks Brothers is an excellent suggestion..totally forgot that they're here. I'll check it out.

Trini - the problem with last call is its such a pain to get up there. I went last night and being unsuccesful after trekking up there sucks.

Re: BR - im pretty sure that they have something that would function well as a fall topcoat, but I want to get through the winter here with just my suit jacket on most days, maybe a light sweater and I'm not convinced from what I've seen there previously that they would have anything truly warm enough.

 

[trader]

Originally Posted by Cant kill da Rooster

Is there not a Brooks Brothers in TO? I was in there the other day here and they had some decent topcoats in the 700-800 range but they have a big promo right now with $200 off of $800. +1 on BR. I agree much of their clothing is **** but I have had some good luck with their jackets/coats. At least a few years ago.
is that 200 off 800 on anything? probably still doesn't work out to less than shipping from the states though. ill have to head down and check it out there's lots of topcoats at harry rosen outlet now. some nice current season EZ samples all in 40R (from what I saw a month ago)

 

[Wrenkin]

Originally Posted by trader

is that 200 off 800 on anything? probably still doesn't work out to less than shipping from the states though. ill have to head down and check it out

there's lots of topcoats at harry rosen outlet now. some nice current season EZ samples all in 40R (from what I saw a month ago)

I don't know if they're still doing it, but for old stock Brooks in Vancouver had this semi-permanent "take 15% off 'currency adjustment'" sale, in recognition of their absurd initial pricing strategy. The new fall stuff is actually priced much more in line with US Retail + Shipping, so it's hardly worth it anymore to go online, especially if you're worried about duty.

 

[vilinx]

J Crew has topcoats with a Thinsulate lining. I wouldn't make it through a cold winter without this.