The Overcoat Thread

[aristoi bcn]

Certainly not.

 

[tamimasa]

Certainly not.

No for both?

 

[kylepw]

So... should I take in around the waist and shorten the sleeves a bit?

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Sleeves, I'd shorten. Waist could be taken in but I wouldn't bother. Looks fine, IMO. Hard to tell because first pic you stand at an angle.

 

[Automated Response]

I don't think I've seen a RTW topcoat at that weight.

The navy cashmere and wool blend Sid Mashburn Tailored Traveler Trench from this FW - held over from last year, actually - is/was 14oz.

I only know because I happen to agree with Despos, and had much difficulty in hunting down a RTW lighter weight bal. The suiting cloth KS Travelers that NMWA released this winter are another good option.

 

[FlyingHorker]

I dig how this one looks, found it on etsy

A mohair coat

 

[brax]

A topcoat but close nonetheless:

 

[kylepw]

A topcoat but close nonetheless:
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Not too keen on those stripes but coat looks great on you, especially the cut.

 

[brax]

Not too keen on those stripes but coat looks great on you, especially the cut.

I’ve also commissioned a solid black lapel for a more subtle look.

 

[comrade]

Coat looks a but skimpy to me.

 

[brax]

Not sure how you mean skimpy but it is a 20oz topcoat so the weight is correct. It buttons comfortably so it is not skimpy in that regard.

 

[lordsuperb]

 

[kylepw]

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Saw this on the gram this morning. THIS is what a raglan overcoat should look like.

 

[kylepw]

Or sure how you mean skimpy but it is a 20oz topcoat so the weight is correct. It buttons comfortably so it is not skimpy in that regard.

If it were an overcoat, yeah, I'd say too fitted (that what was meant by "skimpy" perhaps?). But it's a tailored topcoat. Could it have more room and length? Sure. But as is, it looks impeccably cut, no tugging, perfect sleeve length. Aside from the stripes (sorry, had to throw that in there again, lol), it works, IMHO.

 

[comrade]

Skimpy? I meant fuller and longer

 

[comrade]

Saw this on the gram this morning. THIS is what a raglan overcoat should look like.

Absolutely !! Where is it from? I wish I had a reason to get one one. However, I
am in CA and haven't traveled to colder climes since Covid.