The Overcoat Thread

[classicalthunde]

Any recs for RTW brands similar to Crombie?

I’m curious about the status of Crombie, they still have their “closed due to Covid” message up…did they go out of business?

 

[comrade]

I’m curious about the status of Crombie, they still have their “closed due to Covid” message up…did they go out of business?

I hope that they do not go the way of Inverness

 

[milktoast]

Here you go !

Brown Grey Herringbone Donegal Follifoot Coat

Our limited edition, striking Donegal coat, with its traditional raglan sleeve is a master class of British style. In a rich Donegal cloth, weighty yet supple. This is an investment piece that will last for generations.

www.cordings.co.uk

I have a couple of Cordings Country Shirts. They were very cheap compared to
the usual ones I wear H &K, Finamore, T & A, but decently made . This coat
seems a bargain and it comes in 36 R.
For higher end Balmacaans see:

Chrysalis Runcorn Reversible Raincoat - Tan/Gold Herringbone with Window (CC4)

A traditional full length reversible overcoat - reverses from a rich blond broken herringbone tweed, with colorful windowpane, to a cotton poplin in British Tan. - Raglan sleeves. - Bone buttons concealed with a fly

oconnellsclothing.com

Search results for: 'district check' - Men's Clothing, Traditional Natural shouldered clothing, preppy apparel

O’Connell's, established in 1959, is a family owned and operated traditional clothier offering mens, womens, and young mens clothing.

oconnellsclothing.com

Thanks mate! It's become blatantly clear that I should expect to pay a pretty penny (>700 USD) if I want a decent balmacaan, so I'm going to have to start budgeting accordingly.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Thanks mate! It's become blatantly clear that I should expect to pay a pretty penny (>700 USD) if I want a decent balmacaan, so I'm going to have to start budgeting accordingly.

I wouldn't rule out vintage either.

The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

Can someone, preferably someone with a level 5 experience of bal coats, speak on the cut/silhouette of the PS Donegal bal coat, based on this size chart? How is it compared to forum favs KS Traveler and Camoshita Bal?

www.styleforum.net

@krudsma had some great search tips for grabbing Bals from eBay

 

[dieworkwear]

Def some good old bals out there.

 

[milktoast]

I wouldn't rule out vintage either.

The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

Can someone, preferably someone with a level 5 experience of bal coats, speak on the cut/silhouette of the PS Donegal bal coat, based on this size chart? How is it compared to forum favs KS Traveler and Camoshita Bal?

www.styleforum.net

@krudsma had some great search tips for grabbing Bals from eBay

Much appreciated. Going to be putting those eBay filters to work.

 

[WhereNext]

I've started thinking about having a wrap coat made (belt only, no buttons on the front) and was wondering if a shawl lapel for one had any precedent or is that too "house robe"? Evidence pictures welcomed!

 

[FlyingHorker]

I've started thinking about having a wrap coat made (belt only, no buttons on the front) and was wondering if a shawl lapel for one had any precedent or is that too "house robe"? Evidence pictures welcomed!

I would also recommend posting this here as well

(1) The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread | Page 448 | Styleforum

I've seen "Robe Coats" offered before.

Namu Shop - Document The Document Signature Robe Coat (namu-shop.com)

I did a search for it in styleforum and found that @sebastian mcfox has owned one, he might have more insight.

I swear I saw @Andy57 post some kind of wrap coat as well.

 

[Andy57]

I swear I saw @Andy57 post some kind of wrap coat as well.

You did, sort of. My Eduardo de Simone "De Haviland" coat has two hidden buttons, to appear as though it is a wrap coat, and I have worn it without buttoning it.

 

[sebastian mcfox]

I would also recommend posting this here as well

(1) The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread | Page 448 | Styleforum

I've seen "Robe Coats" offered before.

Namu Shop - Document The Document Signature Robe Coat (namu-shop.com)

I did a search for it in styleforum and found that @sebastian mcfox has owned one, he might have more insight.

I swear I saw @Andy57 post some kind of wrap coat as well.

I used to have one of Document’s robe coats but let it go because it didn’t jive with my wardrobe

 

[FlyingHorker]

You did, sort of. My Eduardo de Simone "De Haviland" coat has two hidden buttons, to appear as though it is a wrap coat, and I have worn it without buttoning it.
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A hidden button is a great design feature, I wouldn't wear a coat without one. Otherwise you'd have to get pretty fussy on actually staying warm with a wrap coat.

 

[WhereNext]

I would also recommend posting this here as well
(1) The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread | Page 448 | Styleforum
I've seen "Robe Coats" offered before.
Namu Shop - Document The Document Signature Robe Coat (namu-shop.com)
I did a search for it in styleforum and found that @sebastian mcfox has owned one, he might have more insight.
I swear I saw @Andy57 post some kind of wrap coat as well.

Super helpful, especially "robe coat" as a term. Thanks for the links and the help!

You did, sort of. My Eduardo de Simone "De Haviland" coat has two hidden buttons, to appear as though it is a wrap coat, and I have worn it without buttoning it.
View attachment 1741977

That's a great looking coat and that camel color is one I was considering. The interior buttons you mentioned are an insight to me and makes a lot of sense. Is there any chance you have a picture or two of what they look like that would illustrate how they work in practice?

I used to have one of Document’s robe coats but let it go because it didn’t jive with my wardrobe

Can you elaborate a bit on how it didn't fit with your wardrobe? As in, you found it too informal/formal for what you normally wear or something like that?

 

[sebastian mcfox]

Super helpful, especially "robe coat" as a term. Thanks for the links and the help!


That's a great looking coat and that camel color is one I was considering. The interior buttons you mentioned are an insight to me and makes a lot of sense. Is there any chance you have a picture or two of what they look like that would illustrate how they work in practice?



Can you elaborate a bit on how it didn't fit with your wardrobe? As in, you found it too informal/formal for what you normally wear or something like that?

My wardrobe skewed more CM back then, so I tried to wear it more formally than it was intended. It looked weird. If I did it again I would choose a colour other than navy

 

[Despos]

I've started thinking about having a wrap coat made (belt only, no buttons on the front) and was wondering if a shawl lapel for one had any precedent or is that too "house robe"? Evidence pictures welcomed!

Have made three wrap coats with shawls. All in navy cashmere. Two in NYC and one in Atlanta.

 

[WhereNext]

My wardrobe skewed more CM back then, so I tried to wear it more formally than it was intended. It looked weird. If I did it again I would choose a colour other than navy

That's interesting to read....I'd pictured it as being something I would wear mostly with casual suits or odd jacket and trousers, but it sounds like you found it to be even more casual in practice?

Have made three wrap coats with shawls. All in navy cashmere. Two in NYC and one in Atlanta.

Thanks! Any details you would suggest? I'm off to Google all the images of ones I can find, but I'm just curious what your perspective would be having made a few of them.