Overcoat on a budget?

[DP83]

Thanks in advance for any help - I'm looking for a classic overcoat (i.e., just plain looking dark grey or navy). I tend to skew conservative with dress - black allen edmonds cap-toe, boring color suitsupply napoli, white shirts from proper cloth, and navy ties from brooks brothers. All picks from the great advice I've received over the years here on the forums - but I've never purchased an overcoat (and, frankly, I'm cold).

I'd like to keep it at $500 or below cost-wise, and I tend to not like trendy nor skinny lapels on anything!

Thanks again for any help.

Signed,
Chilly in Boston

 

[breakaway01]

where are you located?
How cold does it get?
How long -- above the knee or below the knee?

Spier and Mackay had some really nice overcoats for F/W but there are only a few sizes left. Plus they run a bit short for my taste but YMMV.

 

[DP83]

Boston - so it gets cold, but I don't walk that far - probably a quarter mile at most from my car to an office. Any idea how the Spier MacKay compare to Suit Supply (https://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/win...I.html?cgid=winter_essentials&from=clothing)?

I'm not sure what's best for length - I'm 5'8/5'9 so with a 38R maybe everything is at the knee or below for me...

 

[mitsein]

Might be too late but... check out Hancock VA. Their Melton Wool is 680gsm, which is fairly heavy overcoat...

 

[DP83]

Thanks - but not a big fan of those collars...

 

[EZB]

Hockerty has some cheaply priced costs. Quality may be lower, but price is good, and it’s mtm

 

[once a day]

@DP83 - we have purchased a few from Harris Wharf for photo shoots. Very comfortable wool - yet not great for those really cold days we get in Sweden. https://www.harriswharflondon.co.uk/

 

[svf]

@once a day What would you say is a good temp range for the Harris Wharf coats? I like the style of the pressed wool overcoats, but am wondering if I can get away with an unlined coat in Rochester. Temps won't often go too much below 10-20°F (so -12 to -5°C) and I have gloves, scarf and hat. I don't need to be outside for long periods of time, so a full Loden isn't necessary, but I do want something that stops the wind and has some weight.

 

[MarkWinter]

You might want to check our selection too...We have some particularly nice overcoats from Belvest in your price range.

 

[once a day]

@once a day What would you say is a good temp range for the Harris Wharf coats? I like the style of the pressed wool overcoats, but am wondering if I can get away with an unlined coat in Rochester. Temps won't often go too much below 10-20°F (so -12 to -5°C) and I have gloves, scarf and hat. I don't need to be outside for long periods of time, so a full Loden isn't necessary, but I do want something that stops the wind and has some weight.

I'm super happy with mine yet it is quite light (it's not a heavy fabric) allowing for layering. I went and got the patagonia down vest to use underneath and it'll do for temps down to 0 to -5 but i would wear it for longer time outdoors once it hits the -1.

 

[johng70]

I would say if you're wearing an overcoat over dress clothes, a layering approach just doesn't work. That's fine for casual dress. But an overcoat for your dress shirt/tie/suit shouldn't require a down coat underneath. That would, IMO, look bad.

 

[georgeka]

Probably @sehkelly will be the best within your budget.

 

[Sfroide3]

With your budget I would go with https://www.walkerslater.com/menswear/menswear-tweed/tweed-overcoats

For just 500 usd you got a Harris Tweed overcoat ... It will last you a lifetime and you will be able to pass it to your kids. I just discovered the brand a few weeks ago when Hugo Jacomet from Parisian Gentleman aknowledged the brand in one of his video about top 5 brands for quality suits on a budget. I ordered some cashmere pants a few days ago ...

 

[FlyingHorker]

I have a S&M overcoat. It hits just above my knee.

I live in Saskatchewan, usually only outside for 5-10 minutes at a time. Often wearing thick shawl collar cardigan and a thick OCBD, and I'm usually warm most winter.

If you're a first time buyer and you're interested, hit me up via PM. I can get you 20% off, and I get $20 in credit.

That'd be around $360USD for you I think.

Navy Wool/Cashmere - Overcoat Spier & Mackay

<p><span>Designed to Fit over your suit or sportcoat. Order your regular size. If you plan on wearing this without a suit jacket or sportcoat size down. </span></p> <ul> <li><span>85% Merino Wool/15% Mongolian Cashmere. </span></li> <li><span>560 gsm.

www.spierandmackay.com