The Overcoat Thread

[Using Technology]

I'm sure this has been discussed before but I can't find many recent discussions. How much wider than your suit shoulders measurements are you all willing to go with overcoats? Especially if you're into the big flowing look?

 

[eazye]

I've had a couple US Navy bridge coats over the years. Very wearable and not too stiff.

 

[Jmm722]

Any recommended custom topcoat/overcoat makers? I’m looking for a more casual topcoat to wear with chinos and dark denim, preferably in a tweed, donegal or other fabric that isn’t a solid color. I really liked the SEH Kelly ones from last year, but they’re not being made this year.

 

[clee1982]

How about the permanent style ones?

 

[slows2k]

Cant speak to custom but I can heartily second the PS x PWVC balmacaans if you like that style.

 

[comrade]

Invertere, famous British coat maker is back in business. apparently only MTM at this stage. I own one of their creations that is forty years old and has been shown on Style forum. Excellent quality:

Invertère Coat Company Limited

Hello there and welcome. We manufacture high-class men's outerwear since 1904.

invertere.com

 

[comrade]

Crombie, another iconic British outerwear company which
went under is apparently being reincarnated:

The Crombie Story – Crombie 1805 Limited

 

[comrade]

And then there's Chrysalis, also high end British outerwear, that never
died:

CHRYSALIS

www.chrysalisengland.co.uk

 

[clee1982]

And then there's Chrysalis, also high end British outerwear, that never
died:

CHRYSALIS

www.chrysalisengland.co.uk

It’s hard to buy Chrysalis in the US though has that improved?

 

[clee1982]

Crombie, another iconic British outerwear company which
went under is apparently being reincarnated:

The Crombie Story – Crombie 1805 Limited

Never even realized they went under when did that happen?

 

[vegancrabcakes]

It’s hard to buy Chrysalis in the US though has that improved?

I've seen it at the Andover shop.

 

[clee1982]

They don’t carry the Churchill model though, also I think Andover only carry size >=40?

 

[Iskander]

Cant speak to custom but I can heartily second the PS x PWVC balmacaans if you like that style.

Speaking of, can anyone attest to how these fit? The chest measurements look pretty small for the size, but maybe it's not intended to be a loose fit

 

[slows2k]

Speaking of, can anyone attest to how these fit? The chest measurements look pretty small for the size, but maybe it's not intended to be a loose fit
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I guess it depends a bit on how loose you would like them to. AFAIK they are a little slimmer than traditional for a balmacaan, but not slim enough that I would endorse sizing up, unless you like a very slouchy fit. I am 5'7", 170, athletic(ish) and typically wear a 40S in most jackets, or a M in shirts and such. 40 in Drakes chore coats if that helps.

I took a 4/M in these coats. I have had 3 of the PSxPWVC collabs: currently own the one in your pic and the tweed DB overcoat released last year. Hoping to buy one of the navy ones this year.

As far as fit goes, if youre on the taller size you might get away with sizing up. I am shorter so sometimes things that are a bit oversized or slouchy can really swallow me up. I would think Simon could get away with a larger size if he wanted, but per his reporting, he takes a 4/M.

If you have more specific questions about the coats I am happy to help.

 

[ZRH1]

It’s hard to buy Chrysalis in the US though has that improved?

in my experience, Chrysalis has such a charming customer service that it makes a snotty Parisian waiter feel like a newly trained, giddy Singapore Airlines stewardess!