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[VictorC]



they only use 26oz wool and are rated for 25F to 40F.....looks nice style wise (earlier 10 button coat) but i don't think they are great at being usable in certain weather conditions.
PS thanks for the explanation on the wool differences

Im not sure about 260z wool. I just quickly read there ad and it says 70%melton wool. But 25f is quite cold, so dont seem too bad a coat warmth wise. But i suppose youd have to wear a wool sweater underneath and thermal wear under the wool sweater as well as the coat. Heres the link.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alpha-Ind...ps=63&clkid=3533701898841843923&_qi=RTM756416

@peacoat,
Do you remember me i havent been here for a while as you have already helped me buy a genuine US navy peacoat from vintage cant remember the name of the company.
But with the link i gave what are your thoughts now. Is it nearly as good as sterlingwear? I value your opinion.

 

[VictorC]



Hi!

I'm looking at getting a sterlingwear authentic peacoat, but I'm having a little trouble on which size I should get. I'm 5' 7'', 140lbs, 31 waist, and a 37 chest. I generally wear a 38S jacket, but that is a tad long. I asked a rep at sterlingwear and they said to get a 38R. I'm a little skeptical about that and would probably get a 38S, but I would like some insight before I make the plunge.

Thanks!

With your weight i would have thought a 36" coat would be more suitable. I have a genuine US peacouat and its 36. and im 154lb.

 

[HAL 9000]

How would a kersey peacoat fare in -15 to -25 degrees celsius weather?

 

[Peacoat]



@peacoat,
Do you remember me i havent been here for a while as you have already helped me buy a genuine US navy peacoat from vintage cant remember the name of the company.
But with the link i gave what are your thoughts now. Is it nearly as good as sterlingwear? I value your opinion.

Yes, I remember you. I answered your question about Alpha Industries Peacoats on the previous page, reply #4467.

How would a kersey peacoat fare in -15 to -25 degrees celsius weather?

If I remember my celsius temperatures correctly, that is about 5 degrees to about minus 13 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale. You would need something warmer than a peacoat. When the temps are that low, I go with cold weather gear.

 

[clarinetplayer]

Last winter, we did not have much of a winter in Michigan. (Global warming?) But, there were days when the temp dipped way below zero with a fierce wind. On those days, I wore my Mil-Spec coat with just a shirt (no sweater) and was warm as toast. It is, after all, 32 oz wool--a heavy coat.

 

[Pasternak]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Casual...uterwear&var=590077005387&hash=item43b271f7f9

Opinions?

 

[Contrast]

Does anyone have experience with upgrading their Sterlingwear jacket to a different type of material? I have read in the fourms somewhere that you can upgrade the material for $50 for 100% wool, $125 Loro Piana, $150 Wool/Cashmere.
Is this correct?

Intead of the Mil-Spec now I'm thinking of getting the Authentic for 210 + 125 for Loro Piana. Do you also have to pay the $20 for customization fee?

 

[Peacoat]



Does anyone have experience with upgrading their Sterlingwear jacket to a different type of material? I have read in the fourms somewhere that you can upgrade the material for $50 for 100% wool, $125 Loro Piana, $150 Wool/Cashmere.
Is this correct?

Intead of the Mil-Spec now I'm thinking of getting the Authentic for 210 + 125 for Loro Piana. Do you also have to pay the $20 for customization fee?

How would you upgrade the Sterlingwear Authentic to Loro Piana when that is not a type of material, such as wool, but a designer brand? Or am I missing a big chunk of something here? I will probably feel pretty stupid when there is a logical answer.

 

[Contrast]

How would you upgrade the Sterlingwear Authentic to Loro Piana when that is not a type of material, such as wool, but a designer brand? Or am I missing a big chunk of something here? I will probably feel pretty stupid when there is a logical answer.

Quote:
This is where I saw the information from. Loro Piana is a textile company, not just a designer.

 

[Peacoat]

Thanks for the information. Somehow I didn't see this post by zazaza, or I don't remember it. The higher, tighter armholes on the Spec coat will give better range of motion, without ride up, than the lower armholes on the civilian cut coats.

 

[xdawes23]

I need help determining my size for this particular Billy Reid peacoat.

Their size chart says size small is 39" chest, and 18" shoulders, whereas the medium is 41" chest, and 18.5" shoulders.

My bare chest is 38", 17" shoulders, and 32" actual waist (bellybutton). I am 5"6 @ 145 lbs, athletic build.

Small or medium?

 

[kempsterini]

Did you ever find a more fitted peacoat? If so please share. I am searching for my guy for xmas pls email me directly at [email protected]

Thank you sooooo much!

 

[ahjota]



I need help determining my size for this particular Billy Reid peacoat.

Their size chart says size small is 39" chest, and 18" shoulders, whereas the medium is 41" chest, and 18.5" shoulders.

My bare chest is 38", 17" shoulders, and 32" actual waist (bellybutton). I am 5"6 @ 145 lbs, athletic build.

Small or medium?

Easily a small. Call the BR customer service to be sure.

 

[hyogen]

down to $600 for mine. D&G 40R $1045 retail...worn just a couple times -_- will be very sad to sell, but I want to size down and not sure if I need such a warm jacket. Good pics added.. It's an impeccable peacoat

 

[rskimhs]

fyi for anyone looking to buy Schott, you may want to consider sizing down two sizes. I normally wear a 38 jacket, but 36 was still too big on me and so I'm awaiting a 34 - hopefully should be right. The p2p for 38 was 23", 36 is 22" and 34 is 21" ...Unfortunately I got the measurements for the 36 and 34 after ordering the 36.