The Overcoat Thread

[vik93]

I just got a S&M overcoat (the balmacaan that they don’t call a balmacaan)

Likes:
- Weight: warm but not super heavy. I already have monster wool coats and was looking for something lighter
- Sleeves: slimmer than a lot of coats but still plenty big for chunky sweaters. Perfect size.
- Length: At 5’9” I’m not a tall man, this coat hits just at the knee and doesn’t make me look tiny.
- Collar looks great popped or down!
- Herringbone!

Unsure of:
- Herringbone pattern too thin / subtle? Just looks gray from a few feet away.
- A little itchy
- Too conservative / boring maybe? I will only be wearing this with casual clothes and it might skew a but too grandpa-ish
- Belt: never owned a belted coat before. Undecided on how I feel about it.

Not sure. I want to love it but it might just be missing a little je ne sais quoi.

Thoughts?
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What size did you get? I think we have similar builds.

That looks terrific by the way!

 

[MrLuchi]

What size did you get? I think we have similar builds.

That looks terrific by the way!

Thanks! Got a 36.

 

[vik93]

Thanks! Got a 36.

You're welcome! 36 really?? What is your sportcoat/suit size. I was thinking 40, but I think I may be swimming in that now!

 

[MrLuchi]

You're welcome! 36 really?? What is your sportcoat/suit size. I was thinking 40, but I think I may be swimming in that now!

Actual chest measurement is probably a bit shy of 38. Usually look at 38 first and go down if things are too roomy. Small in most shirts, sweatshirts, etc.

 

[circumspice]

Unsure of:

- A little itchy

I think this style is more honest made up with something approximating a real tweed versus some Baby Cashmere Eyelash fabric from Zegna or Loro Piana - this isn't really a "luxe" style.

 

[DorianGreen]

Usually not a fan of fur collars and raglan sleeves, but this Cordings offering is pretty appealing. I definitely prefer a belt with a buckle. Covert fabric by Mallelieus, alpaca fleece by Steiff.

 

[sipang]

That's a classic Invertere design, got an old one just like this

 

[Zerase]

Terrific coat! Lose the buckleless belt. Makes it look like a bathrobe.

Yes, and this is a good thing

 

[comrade]

That's a classic Invertere design, got an old one just like this

Perfect Trilby too !

 

[DorianGreen]

As usual, sharp and bold lines on this overcoat by Edward Sexton.

 

[_AMD]

As usual, sharp and bold lines on this overcoat by Edward Sexton.

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One would need a long pair of gloves with that overcoat in the cold.

 

[DorianGreen]

One would need a long pair of gloves with that overcoat in the cold.

Yes, clearly not the overcoat for the freezing cold, rather an elegant city version to be worn on a formal occasion. Agreed, the sleeves could be a tad longer though.

 

[St1X]

As usual, sharp and bold lines on this overcoat by Edward Sexton.

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Sharp, bold and comical

 

[clee1982]

all these photoshoot aren't quite what you see in real life though, if you're "average" height (i.e. taller than I'm...), sleeve are almost never too short in RTW

 

[ppk]

all these photoshoot aren't quite what you see in real life though, if you're "average" height (i.e. taller than I'm...), sleeve are almost never too short in RTW

Hmm. They must use models with gorilla arms (like me) in their photo shoots.