What's worse? Short Sleeves or Ex LG Bulky Pea Coat

The PM · Nov 17, 2010

I went to Banana Republic to buy a pea coat @ a 40% discount. I hard time choosing since the large size fit me well but was short at the sleeve while the XL was the proper length but kinda bulky (store lady said I need the extra fabric being 6' 5"). Which one should I pick up? Large or Extra Large. I'm thinking of grey (subtle but different)

Thanks for any response! This is the Large "Fitted" one:

And this me in large:

Here's the Extra Large one

alliswell · Nov 17, 2010

Are you planning to wear another layer underneath? If so, put that layer on and re-shoot the L shots. If not, return everything, as the shoulders are too big for you on every coat. At a guess, you're a 40" chest and you're 6'2".

The PM · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by alliswell

Are you planning to wear another layer underneath? If so, put that layer on and re-shoot the L shots. If not, return everything, as the shoulders are too big for you on every coat. At a guess, you're a 40" chest and you're 6'2".
Thanks for the response. Wearing layers? Most likely yes since I getting for winter wear. I took this @ the store and now I have in my possession the Ex. Large grey one with 60 day return...hence I'm here for sound advice. I'll need a week to get the large one to try with sweaters and such. Me being 6' 2"?

Guess my doctor measurements, driver license, ect. lied to me

I'm just 6' 5" and I guess I'll do a chest measurement as well.

bluemagic · Nov 17, 2010

Resize your pictures. You can do it on Photobucket's edit function.

The PM · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by bluemagic

Resize your pictures. You can do it on Photobucket's edit function.
I'm using IMGUR.com so give me some time or alert a mod. EDIT: Done

Your welcome.

slycedbred · Nov 17, 2010

both are too big

Harold falcon · Nov 17, 2010

Buy XL, have it tailored to fit.

The PM · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by slycedbred

both are too big

Originally Posted by harvey_birdman

Buy XL, have it tailored to fit.

I'm getting conflicting messages. Oh well...I'm sure we can come to a good consensus

Slim & Tall doesn't equal big and tall in my experience.

acecow · Nov 17, 2010

None fit you well. Accept it and move on to a different brand.

The PM · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by acecow

None fit you well. Accept it and move on to a different brand.
Oh man...but the 40% off deal was so good!

If it's not worth my time or money to make this work, where else can I find a really slim fitting pea coat?

acecow · Nov 17, 2010

Try taking the L to a tailor and see if they can let out the sleeves. That's a possibility.

The PM · Nov 18, 2010

I'll check that out if it's possible.

So does anyone think that the Large is as slim of a fit I can get for a pea coat anywhere?

I guess I'll take me "slim fit" obsession somewhere else (suits

)

texas_jack · Nov 18, 2010

both have sleeves that are too short so it doesn't matter

BrianVarick · Nov 18, 2010

j crew does a L tall I think?

The PM · Nov 18, 2010

Originally Posted by texas_jack

both have sleeves that are too short so it doesn't matter

Oh wow...thanks for clearing that up

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