peacoat shopping in NYC

[shortman506]

I was gonna go into the city probably next weekend and I was wondering where to look for a peacoat with an approx. $300 budget? I was gonna check out charles tyrwhitt and see if they have any of those navy bridge coats in my size. Besides that, I'm lost as to where I should look. Any help would be much appreciated

 

[Scrumhalf]

Schott NYC?

 

[Figor]

Kauffman Army Navy (45th st n 8th?) if you want the real, very heavy, peacoats. $150 each.

 

[shortman506]

ill be sure to check it out. do they have sterlingwear coats?

 

[lightsaber]

Peacoats are so short, and their lapels are so insanely wide. Double-breasted is a good thing for a winter coat, but there are more sensible options than peacoat, imho.

~former peacoat wearer

 

[factorial]

You know, it's really funny that there is this sudden vogue around SF for Sterlingwear coats. I've had mine in a 40L for a couple years purchased from the local surplus store and never thought to look at the brand until today. In any case, I'm sure if you checked a couple of good surplus stores you'd come across one easily. They're functional and definitely a better value than what you'd find at Macy's et al. but if you want something with a nicer fabric or possibly a slimmer style you would probably want to try looking for a coat from a label.

 

[Figor]

Originally Posted by shortman506

ill be sure to check it out. do they have sterlingwear coats?

They do. Not a lot of sizes to choose from, though. I picked up a navy blue Schott. As somebody else said here, Schott or Sterlingwear probably beat any other option below $200, but you can get much nicer looking, softer and lighter coats if you pay a bit more.

 

[shortman506]

ideally, i was looking for something a little more fashion-forward than the standard navy issue

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Hit JCrew at the Liquor Store

 

[STYLE_ADDICT]

J. Crew has their offering at $190 reduced from $255 and they are running an online special right now, 15% off $100, 20% off $150, 25% off 200, and 30% off $250. Add a nice merino wool sweater @ $60 and you can have both shipped (with free shipping w/ promo code) for $175 plus tax.

 

[shortman506]

interesting... there is a j.crew near my house, maybe ill go check it out

 

[shortman506]

i really like the j.crew coat, it has a nice weight and cut to it. however, i still want to try the CT one. any other places I need to check besides the ones already mentioned?

 

[falsestart]

Dave's New York......... 6th ave and 17, short walk from JCrew which is on 5th........ they have a good selection of Schotts, thinner and heavier

 

[shortman506]

I'm on the train now. Any last minute suggestions?

 

[Eustace Tilley]

I recommend the JCrew coat. Its also on sale now for $198.