Pea Coat vs Normal Full length winter coat?

[Remember]

Im just trying to decide which is better; if one can only buy one


Pea Coats look much better imo, but they are everywhere. I mean....kids as young as 10 are sporting brand named pea coats. when i dress up, i tend to want to stick out in a good way.


Regular longer dress coat, pros: much more formal, take it alot more places. Cons; unlike a pea coat, its much less slim, and if your proud of your figure; it hides it.


Thoughts?

 

[whiteslashasian]

This is where a nice modern 3/4 length topcoat comes in handy. It'll hit a couple inches above the knee and most are in a slim, flattering, cut. I love them. Looks great going to the office, or going out Friday night for drinks.

 

[vitaminc]

depending on where you are located and your height.

full length winter coat is really an overkill for california and could make you appear shorter

 

[Remember]

Im east coast of canada.....So the warmth of either will come in most handy

 

[mt_spiffy]

I have both, and get many many more compliments wearing the full length coat. It's less common and is perceived as classier. Plus it's warmer.

 

[Sebastian]

Originally Posted by mt_spiffy

I have both, and get many many more compliments wearing the full length coat. It's less common and is perceived as classier. Plus it's warmer.

Could you post a pic?

 

[Chips]

I work in San Francisco, and get the oportunity to wear a overcoat frequently. I had my black wool full length overcoat tailored to fit me after dropping a lot of weight. I went ahead and had the tailor shorten the length at the same time. Now it hits just at my knees rather than 5-6 inches below. IMHO it looks much better.

I didn't want to go much higher, being that I am 6'3" and didn't want to appear as if I was wearing a kids coat that was too short.

About 2 weeks ago, I picked up another coat of the same style, but in a soft tan cashmere blend. I made sure to order the full length since the 3/4 length looked too short, even on the manequin.

I should post some pics of my black coat, it still manages to look great even though he took 8 inches off the sides, to fit me. I'm kinda mad at myself for not taking before shots of the coat.

 

[mt_spiffy]

Originally Posted by Sebastian

Could you post a pic?

I'll see when I can get around to it.