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Ralph Lauren Camelhair Polo Coat

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Falls at about same spot on their model, the sleeves are about 1/4 - 1/2 inch shorter relative to his hand.
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Happy Holidays. So, Bloomingdale's had a sale, I purchased this Polo RL camel coat. Size 42 (last size available), made in USA (I'm guessing a newer version). I'm thinking it's a classic full cut, but without it wearing me; arms look/feel a bit long though, I may look into having this adjusted.

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My almost six-year-old daughter took the first photo of me in front of the tree...
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Back from the tailor. Had the sleeves brought up, and the martingale buttons moved to bring in the sides approximately one inch on either side.

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For me this makes a huuuuge difference. Comparisons, before and after...

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Connemara

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No, no coat is worth the price of a solid used car. This is madness, a bespoke coat from Savill row, camel hair, comes to about 5k-7k. This is now just getting ridicolous.
+1. The Purple Label markup has always seemed ridiculous to me. This is one of the more egregious examples.
 

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It was of course a rethorical question, I think that a price around 5k would be fairer and much more attractive, although some people would consider that price just peanuts.

The coat is gorgeous though.
 

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DorianGreen

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you can find good deals on ebay. i got a RLPL 100% cashmere polo coat a few years ago for ~600$ shipped. there were some moth holes but i went to the tailor and it's good as new! tbh it's an insane deal cause with today's inflation that would be just enough to get you the cashmere fabric if you were to go the bespoke route.

I don't doubt it, but personally I wouldn't like to deal with moth holes or the possible trouble caused by other issues.
 

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