thoughts on Costume National pea coat

[ggoofer]

Hi all, been lurking for a while, finally have a question to ask.

I've lost a lot of weight since last spring and so none of my fall clothes fit me (which is kind of a blessing, most of it was terrible). I'm a tad under 6'4 and weigh 165, with a slender build, long arms and legs (even relative to my height). And no ass. So I like a trim fit. I have read that Costume National is both trim and fits long in the arms, and so I was thinking about getting this pea coat:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-C...08?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item20b5b46568

Thoughts? Is it worth the $420 that is being asked? I'm also not sure if a 50 will be too large as my chest is more like a 48, and I feel like the sizing takes into account the fact that you'll be wearing clothes underneath. (But I have asked for measurements.) Thanks in advance. This forum is a great resource.

 

[LA Guy]



Hi all, been lurking for a while, finally have a question to ask.

I've lost a lot of weight since last spring and so none of my fall clothes fit me (which is kind of a blessing, most of it was terrible). I'm a tad under 6'4 and weigh 165, with a slender build, long arms and legs (even relative to my height). And no ass. So I like a trim fit. I have read that Costume National is both trim and fits long in the arms, and so I was thinking about getting this pea coat:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-C...08?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item20b5b46568

Thoughts? Is it worth the $420 that is being asked? I'm also not sure if a 50 will be too large as my chest is more like a 48, and I feel like the sizing takes into account the fact that you'll be wearing clothes underneath. (But I have asked for measurements.) Thanks in advance. This forum is a great resource.

It's going to fit large on you, based my my experience with their cuts.

 

[coco2010]

yeah, it would probably be too large on you.

Isnt most of the "CNC" CN stuff made in China? I have a few knits and they are indeed tagged as such.

 

[ggoofer]

OK thanks. Guess I will have to keep looking.

I believe they are made in China. Not great but not a dealbreaker, and unfortunately I'm on a budget. How do you find the quality of your CNC stuff?

 

[coco2010]

quality is fine, though Id never pay retail for any of it. Costume National Homme, on the other hand..

 

[ggoofer]

Actually it looks like some of the CNC stuff is made in Italy

 

[GoldenTribe]

I just checked my collection: I have a super-chunky cable-knit sweater with quilted lining (made in China) and a wool-nylon blend peacoat (made in Italy), both from C'N'C Costume National.

 

[SirGrotius]

That peacoat looks like hell. I'm glad you're passing on it.

You've got to be a 38.