Trench Coat options

[Laundry Troll]

Do you go to American University?

 

[jrd617]

Don't like it.

 

[dijor]

Sorry to Hijack this topic, but I found a short suede trench from BB Prorsum which I'm thinking to buy since they have only my size left I have to make up my mind fast. I really like the suede of this trench.

Votes please

Burberry Prorsum Suede Trench Coat

 

[TauKappaEpsilon]

It seems a bit impractical since the suede will get ruined by the rain. If you are buying it as outer wear then it'd be a little more practical. It's a great looking coat in my opinion.

 

[dijor]

I already have some Herno jackets for the rain. I will buy it just for the looks.

 

[OmniscientCause]

My trench of choice...but a bit pricy.

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/jcrewingoodcompany/PRDOVR~12839/12839.jsp

 

[jsanders65]

The Burberry Prorsum Suede Trench Coat looks very nice!

 

[Peter1]

Yeah, the whole point of a "trench" coat is that it covers a lot of your pants when it's raining. If you've ever tried to walk in NYC in a rainstorm, even holding an umbrella, the rain will soak your pants on around your knees. That's because when you walk your knees project up and forward. Thus, a full length trench coat will protect your fine wool trousers from the rain...

Now, biomechanics aside, I do agree that a full length trench looks old-mannish, and I also agree that a cropped trench looks oddly truncated. The solution is a classic Mackintosh, which gives you about 90% of the protection of a trench with a sleeker style, esp. if it's slim fit. I've been looking for an affordable version for a while but have struck out.

Anyway, to the OP, I'd loop the belt through the back. Fit looks fine to me -- so wear it in good health if you like it.

 

[TheTukker]



My trench of choice...but a bit pricy.
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/jcrewingoodcompany/PRDOVR~12839/12839.jsp

Here's another mackintosh option.

 

[TauKappaEpsilon]

Posting this here also:


Hey everyone, I found one of my fathers old overcoats, its light grey wool. It obviously needs some tailoring and cleaning, but what else does this need? I am definitely also going to replace the buttons, I'm thinking about buttons on either black horn buttons or very dark tortoise shell buttons. What else can I do to this to make it look better/more modern?

 

[sportin_life]



Sorry to Hijack this topic, but I found a short suede trench from BB Prorsum which I'm thinking to buy since they have only my size left I have to make up my mind fast. I really like the suede of this trench. 

Votes please

Burberry Prorsum Suede Trench Coat

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

I really like the look. Let me guess, is this from Mr. Porter? I would argue that the suede is more for the runway, as it would probably be impractical in person, both due to getting destroyed by rain/snow and also looking odd in real life.

 

[dijor]

True my friend mr p. they have my size left. wy do u think it will be odd is it the length? suede is beautiful i think

 

[Quadcammer]



Posting this here also:


Hey everyone, I found one of my fathers old overcoats, its light grey wool.  It obviously needs some tailoring and cleaning, but what else does this need?  I am definitely also going to replace the buttons, I'm thinking about buttons on either black horn buttons or very dark tortoise shell buttons.  What else can I do to this to make it look better/more modern?  

Leave it be, looks 1000% better than that other thing.

 

[dijor]

looks very good on you!

 

[TheTukker]



Leave it be, looks 1000% better than that other thing.

Yes. And get rid of the socks.