Slim Fit Overcoat?

[NYClawyer]

I am looking to buy a slim fitting overcoat. I would like something definitely at or above the knee.

I will be wearing it over a suit, but would perhaps like something I could wear without a suit as well.

Looking for navy, charcoal, or even camel. Would like to keep this well under $1,000, preferably closer to $500 if possible.

 

[bellyhungry]

Check out Burberry's overcost lineup for F/W 2010.

 

[Tck13]

Maybe this thread will help?

 

[juuceman]

G-Star regularly has one or two slim fitting overcoats each season. I have a very heavy wool overcoat that I regularly wear over a suit to Federal court, etc.

 

[factorial]

If it's slim fitting over a suit jacket , it's not going to look slim fitting without a suit jacket underneath.

If it's slim fitting without a suit jacket, it's not going to be wearable with a suit jacket.

You'll have to pick one or the other -- in the end, you probably will want one overcoat to wear over a suit and another overcoat to wear without a suit.

 

[bringusingoodale]

Find one you like and size down.

 

[deveandepot1]

Originally Posted by bringusingoodale

Find one you like and size down.

Then it would be too short in the sleeves. You can't really size down with an overcoat.

 

[Nicola]

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

Then it would be too short in the sleeves. You can't really size down with an overcoat.

I guess it depends on the coat and your arms but I've never seen a huge difference in sleeve lengths if you only change +/- 1 size.

 

[HHD]

Crombie does slim fit models of its classic overcoats

 

[NYClawyer]

Originally Posted by HHD

Crombie does slim fit models of its classic overcoats

These look very nice -- a bit steep though at over $1,000. Are these sold in the US or only UK?

 

[Holdfast]

RLBL has some really slim overcoats every season. I remember in their first year, there was an overcoat tagged 38 with dimension for suited to a 34! They're more proportioned now, but still tend to run slim.

Paul Smith also has some slim coats; I have one from their PS diffusion line that is definitely very much on the trim side.

Zara, H&M and the rest of the fast fashion tier also usually have something like this too, at a much lower price tag (just be sure to check closely what material they're made of).

 

[KPO89]

Saw a really nice Isaia one on yoox recently. Would probably be around $800 if you waited on a sale.

 

[jnm23q]

Try Hackett. not my favourite brand but their outwear is good. I have one from them in a wool / cashmere mix (label says Loro Piana wool). In any case it's very soft, but seems very durable. RRP was GBP550. Alternatively they have one here for GBP400 http://www.hackett.com/index.cfm?pag...R&refpage=1059

 

[jambo]

RLBL has some really slim overcoats every season. I remember in their first year, there was an overcoat tagged 38 with dimension for suited to a 34! They're more proportioned now, but still tend to run slim."

Second the RLBL recommendation. They do run very slim and seem to be of quality material. I think the sizing is more consistent now. To be honest, 44R RLBL jackets fit me perfect OTR, but the 44R overcoat I have is slightly tight under the shoulder seams with a jacket on. But this is probably my fault, as I really enjoy lifting weights, and this probably wouldn't be an issue for anyone else.

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

Then it would be too short in the sleeves. You can't really size down with an overcoat.
Since RTW tends to have overly long sleeves (to 'fit' as many as possible), this may actually be a good idea.