Peacoat recommendations for short people?

[danieldy]

Hi guys,

Can anyone here recommend a peacoat that work on shorter people (I'm 5'8".)

I'm only 22, so I'd like something that doesn't reflect too mature of a vibe.

Something tailored and slim...maybe something with an exagerrated collar even?

All recommendations are welcome!

Thanks!

 

[metkirk]

I'm in the same boat, I'm only 5ft7, no pea coat is short enough for me.

 

[Jovan]

Personally, I'd just get the sleeves and body length shortened. Any competent tailor or seamstress should be able to do it.

 

[danieldy]

From what I've heard the body length is really really tricky to alter on a coat, so I'd like to get the length right the first time. However, the sleeves shouldn't be too tricky.

 

[Jovan]

Well I think I've seen a couple of pea coats that are shorter in length on purpose. It never hurt to look around a bit. You can always go for a 3/4 length one too, if you're okay with that style.

 

[riotshield]

I'm 5' 8" also and have been looking at the Sterlingwear pea coats. They offer them in S lengths.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by riotshield

I'm 5' 8" also and have been looking at the Sterlingwear pea coats. They offer them in S lengths.
they look nice, and good price too.

I'm a 36S, would you guys get a 34S so that it fits properly?

 

[Dan-]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

they look nice, and good price too.

I'm a 36S, would you guys get a 34S so that it fits properly?
I was under the impression that they already fit snugly. If you size down, going for that effete look, you may have to move the buttons a bit. And how will you be able to fit a sweater under there if you go tight? (obviously if you don't live in a place with a real winter it doesn't matter)

 

[Mentos]

SW short is 31.5 inches from collar stitch to bottom. I'm 5'9" (which I maintain is not short, btw) and it fits me fine. I'm a 39 but often wear 38 coats--I tried to size down to a 36 and it was way too tight on me. I looked stuffed.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

they look nice, and good price too.

I'm a 36S, would you guys get a 34S so that it fits properly?

34S should indeed fit you great and leave some space for a sweater or something similar (like a hoodie

).

 

[King Francis]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

they look nice, and good price too.

I'm a 36S, would you guys get a 34S so that it fits properly?

In a word, yes. I'm also 5'8" and my Sterlingwear peacoat in a short length looks great. And by sizing down I achieved a great fit, even though I'm a pretty muscular guy. By sizing down you'll get a coat that's fitted, but still boxy and roomy enough to not look effeminate.

Brian SD did the exact same thing, and got a great fit as well. Check out his picture in one of the Streetwear peacoat threads. He actually mentioned considering going down two sizes next time to get a really tight-fitting peacoat (which of course effects a different look). But the point is, going down one size should still leave you room to layer and to move around.

 

[zjpj83]

Do you get the "Authentic" or the "Navigator?" Which do you suggest?

 

[danieldy]

I'm on the heavier side. Will wearing a peacoat (being double breasted) make me look bulkier than I already am? Coz I definitely don't want that!

 

[King Francis]

I bought the Authentic. I don't have any personal experience with the Navigator; it's 100% wool, which is nice, but I don't know how it fits compared to my model. So with that in mind, I recommend the Authentic (as others have before me, I believe); for the price, it's hard to imagine being more pleased with a peacoat than I am with the Authentic.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by danieldy

I'm on the heavier side. Will wearing a peacoat (being double breasted) make me look bulkier than I already am? Coz I definitely don't want that!
I think DB cuts actually hide weight. Single-breased cuts don't cover up as much and thus can give the impression of more bulk there. With DB it kind of covers up everything -I find it can be slimming.