I'd like your input (And everyone else on the forum) on another purchase I'm considering, since we're on the topic of versatility.
This is a SM coat, which is at the same level of high-end wear that a lot of the SF members are used to, but I also don't want a coat like this to be too expensive considering it's lack of versatility. The fit works incredibly well and I love how interesting and unique the colour is. However, this is probably the one of the most difficult colours to own because green is just so hard to pair. It works with grey pants, and that's pretty much it. It doesn't work well with blue and I don't wear brown pants very often. Same with tops - it will work well with white or brown tops, and maybe lilac, but that's about it. Really, it's the pants that are hard to pair with, and I think that will significantly restrict the number of wears I will get out of it.
I'd love to hear some thoughts on this so that I can make a decision. IT's one of those situations where I love the colour, material and fit, but just can't think of enough ways to pull it off to justify the purchase.
Keep in mind, I wouldn't wear this with a suit and infrequently with a dress shirt. It would most likely be worn with cardigans, cableknit sweaters, turtlenecks.
i bought this coat (as my 4th overcoat) and love it. I do actually feel it pairs fine with dark blue/navy. Why do you think it wouldn't go well together?
I do echo the comment above; you might want to buy a more common color if it’s your first overcoat.