peacoat: JCrew or Sterlingwear?

[greyinla]

Can anyone speak to the comparative quality between the two?

Navigator is $150, JCrew is about $180 w/ discount coupon. Advantage of the latter is I've tried one on, and it's a good fit, nice and trim, and I can get one immediately; disadvantage is wool feels a bit thin compared to genuine peacoat I used to have. Would it be a big step down in quality from the Sterlingwear?

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...7195/87195.jsp

Thanks

 

[mossrockss]

can't you get the thinsulate J.Crew one? That solves the warmth issue.

 

[heli0x]

have you crossposted this in SW&D?

 

[Joebiech]

$180 for the JCrew with discount? Am I missing a 30% off coupon somewhere?

 

[Scrumhalf]

Good god, why is this even up for debate? With Sterlingwear, you are getting the real deal - about as authentic as they come. The damn thing weighs about 5 lbs and is super warm. Get a Sterlingwear (I would recommend the Authentic myself) and get it tailored just right to get a good fit. I wouldn't touch a J Crew peacoat....

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by heli0x

have you crossposted this in SW&D?

oh, yes he did. also, he ignored the massive peacoat thread created just for the purpose of peacoat questions.