The Overcoat Thread

[classicalthunde]

IMO, if you can swing it, go bespoke. It’s a coat you’ll have forever & hopefully pass along to your children. Why not splurge a little bit?

Although I think RTW overcoats work fairly well for my frame, there might be a possibility that I use Divij for either a polo coat or a Tailor Caid-inspired tweed top coat at some point down the line. But that would primarily be for the fact that it would allow me to nail all the stylistic details I want and pick my own cloth.

Most mainstream bespoke options are out of my price range and that would be compounded by the fact that I probably would only wear the overcoat a dozen or so times a year...

 

[jonathanS]

Although I think RTW overcoats work fairly well for my frame, there might be a possibility that I use Divij for either a polo coat or a Tailor Caid-inspired tweed top coat at some point down the line. But that would primarily be for the fact that it would allow me to nail all the stylistic details I want and pick my own cloth.

Most mainstream bespoke options are out of my price range and that would be compounded by the fact that I probably would only wear the overcoat a dozen or so times a year...

I’d go with Caid if you want an ivy polo coat. The problem is, with Caid, the armoury uplift is rough. Maybe a trip to Japan is in your future? I’d imagine the uplift is almost 1-2k which isn’t quite a trip to Japan but it’s close.

Plus, they might be able to turn around 1-2 fittings during your visit or make adjustments. And, imo, it’s an awesome experience to visit the tailor at his Sartoria

I’m thinking about a polo, between either Milan or Florence. I’m not sure yet

 

[epsilon22]

Step 1: Go to Tokyo,
Step 2: See Caid,
Step 3: See some of the other tailors/shoemakers,
Step 4: Profit.

 

[jonathanS]

Step 1: Go to Tokyo,
Step 2: See Caid,
Step 3: See some of the other tailors/shoemakers,
Step 4: Profit.

If you place a big enough order & visit shoemakers too, then it’s like you’re getting paid to visit Japan. #sartorialmath

 

[ppk]

Vintage repro navy Ulster in 800gsm melton. It is on sale.

 

[WoolyLamb]

Vintage repro navy Ulster in 800gsm melton. It is on sale.

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Glad im broke lol

 

[FlyingHorker]

Vintage repro navy Ulster in 800gsm melton. It is on sale.

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That's an amazing coat. Full belted double breasted coats aren't common, and the pockets look different too. Nice big collar that you can flip up.

Chest measurements sound nice and full.

 

[ppk]

That's an amazing coat. Full belted double breasted coats aren't common, and the pockets look different too. Nice big collar that you can flip up.

Chest measurements sound nice and full.

I agree. Unfortunately, it's too warm for my geography. My wallet is very happy. 😆

 

[FlyingHorker]

I agree. Unfortunately, it's too warm for my geography. My wallet is very happy. 😆

Unfortunately, it's perfect for my location.

Fortunately, I've already bought 2 massive coats this year, so there's no justification I can come up with this one except for "I want it."

Also, more coats mean I can appreciate and enjoy each individual coat less.

 

[comrade]

Vintage repro navy Ulster in 800gsm melton. It is on sale.

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Nice coat. Looks like my "Melton Monster" but not as full or heavy.

The Overcoat Thread

Here's one of my most worn vintage coats. I rarely see this kind of mottled charcoal weave in newer coats. This is the lightweight raglan I was referencing in the other page. Very soft and spongey tweed. When looking at vintage coats on eBay, what are some quality indicators? Union labels...

www.styleforum.net

 

[ppk]

Nice coat looks like my "Melton Monster" but not as full or heavy.

Wow! Your coat must be a monster. When was the last time you wore it?

I'm not snapping this up because it's too warm for the Bay Area.

 

[ppk]

That's an amazing coat. Full belted double breasted coats aren't common, and the pockets look different too. Nice big collar that you can flip up.

Chest measurements sound nice and full.

The shape reminds me of Noel Cowards coat in the famous picture, though his was camel.

 

[comrade]

Wow! Your coat must be a monster. When was the last time you wore it?

I'm not snapping this up because it's too warm for the Bay Area.

Yes it is too warm. I bought it in Chicago where I lived in the early 80s.
In those days I wore a suit,more or less, every day for work and stood
on an open platform for my train to work. after which I walked several
blocks. I alternated it with a British Warm ( 32oz) from Chipp) and a
a lighter Loden-like Balmacaan from Burberry. The last time I wore the
"monster" was 1988. I actually miss real winter, except the driving.

 

[jonathanS]

The shape reminds me of Noel Cowards coat in the famous picture, though his was camel.
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Huh?


the coat here is a raglan for starters

 

[ppk]

Huh?


the coat here is a raglan for starters

To be clear, the collar and the lapels remind me of the picture.