The Overcoat Thread

[capablebedroom]

I'm to decide which of these double-breasted coats to keep and wondering if anyone has advice on fit, etc. (sorry I don't have any better photos). The left is Spier's polo coat, size 44; in the middle, Cordings' double-breasted covert coat, size 42; and on the right is camel hair from Brooks Brothers. I want plenty of room for layering and movement. I like the ulster collar on Spier's coat a lot, but it's also the heaviest of the three and might be impractical with milder winters. The BB camel coat feels the tightest around the seat and chest, and I'm wondering if it looks that way.

 

[St1X]

I'm to decide which of these double-breasted coats to keep and wondering if anyone has advice on fit, etc. (sorry I don't have any better photos). The left is Spier's polo coat, size 44; in the middle, Cordings' double-breasted covert coat, size 42; and on the right is camel hair from Brooks Brothers. I want plenty of room for layering and movement. I like the ulster collar on Spier's coat a lot, but it's also the heaviest of the three and might be impractical with milder winters. The BB camel coat feels the tightest around the seat and chest, and I'm wondering if it looks that way.

All of them look way too big on you. I would keep none

 

[WoolyLamb]

All of them look way too big on you. I would keep none

I have to agree as well if you are wearing what you intend to with it. If not I recommend you give it another try with what you would normally wear under it be it a thick sweater or tailoring. It still will likely be too big but it will give you a better idea.

 

[FlyingHorker]

I'm to decide which of these double-breasted coats to keep and wondering if anyone has advice on fit, etc. (sorry I don't have any better photos). The left is Spier's polo coat, size 44; in the middle, Cordings' double-breasted covert coat, size 42; and on the right is camel hair from Brooks Brothers. I want plenty of room for layering and movement. I like the ulster collar on Spier's coat a lot, but it's also the heaviest of the three and might be impractical with milder winters. The BB camel coat feels the tightest around the seat and chest, and I'm wondering if it looks that way.

After spending time on the SWD side and tailoring thread, my take is if this CM side says "it looks too big", that mean's it's just right in my eyes.

I like the Spier one the best.

The Cordings fits the best, but I don't like the high button stance and consequently high lapel, nor do I like the cut.

Brooks one looks good to me, but it sounds like you're not comfortable on it, so I would pass. "Feels the tightest" shouldn't be a sentence for overcoats IMO.

 

[circumspice]

Fumiya Hirano Bespoke.

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This is something I don't think I have given much thought to before - but that first coat's fabric seems to unsubstantial for the turnback cuff

 

[jonathanS]

This is something I don't think I have given much thought to before - but that first coat's fabric seems to unsubstantial for the turnback cuff

Turn back cuff with the peak lapels doesn’t mesh, I think. But the silhouettes look nice.

 

[DorianGreen]

An interesting take, simple but sophisticated, by Steven Hitchcock.

 

[clee1982]

hum, not sure, would think that kind design still works better in DB setting

 

[Zerase]

Two recent thrift shop finds. Got the tan one last week, pure cashmere, and the balacaan today. It's pure new wool, no makers tags, just a made in England

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Post your finds in the second hand and thrift shop thread as well

 

[DorianGreen]

hum, not sure, would think that kind design still works better in DB setting

Agreed, double breasted and with patch pockets would look better.

 

[ppk]

An interesting take, simple but sophisticated, by Steven Hitchcock.

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The lapels look a bit too short. I would prefer slightly longer ones.

 

[rob g]

Gents, how does the fit look on this?

 

[comrade]

Gents, how does the fit look on this?

Looks too snug

Gents, how does the fit look on this?

 

[rob g]

Looks too snug

Thanks, I was kinda feeling that, but my brain was trying to play tricks because I love the color

 

[DorianGreen]