The Overcoat Thread

[slows2k]

Minnesota: If you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my other worst. View attachment 2095813

That spread is WILD.

 

[JohnMRobie]

That spread is WILD.

I’m pretty sure that meme is from the year I got engaged because it hit -30 (air temp not windchill) the week of our engagement party and tortured our out of town guests.

 

[jellyroller]

Thx. I knew something felt off about what I used but it was too early in AM to search.

I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting to open the overcoat thread today and find references to John Quincy Adams

 

[Cause Moe]

 

[comrade]

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Not an Overcoat. A Frock Coat

 

[Themistocles]

No experience with it, but tweed is a fairly open weave cloth so it doesn't block wind that well in my experience.
Also keep in mind that winters in the UK are a lot milder than in much of the United States, so a "true winter coat" to Simon may mean something different than it means to you.
To be honest, below a certain temperature there are few overcoats that will cut it and it's time to take out your down-filled parka.

I think a lot of wool overcoats would be greatly improved by adding a layer of thinsulate so that they have a bit more practical application. I’m finding the PS donegal (and I think this would be the same with many other wool overcoats) not warm enough even in 20-30F. If I’m going to spend around +$700 on an overcoat, I’d like to not need to switch to a parka as soon as it actually gets cold.

 

[twuthetiger]

Lived in Boston for 7 years and 2 of those near the Charles. Rarely encountered weather colder or windier.

Same, I live near TD garden and my 550 gsm Harris tweed does the job over knits. I mean granted cover the head, ankles, and use scarves it’s largely fine..

 

[WoolyLamb]

Same, I live near TD garden and my 550 gsm Harris tweed does the job over knits. I mean granted cover the head, ankles, and use scarves it’s largely fine..

This is a major component. One cannot stay warm with just a big heavy coat. If you are not properly layering under and insulating the head, neck, wrists and ankles you will be or will eventually get cold.

 

[Jamesbond1]

I think a lot of wool overcoats would be greatly improved by adding a layer of thinsulate so that they have a bit more practical application. I’m finding the PS donegal (and I think this would be the same with many other wool overcoats) not warm enough even in 20-30F. If I’m going to spend around +$700 on an overcoat, I’d like to not need to switch to a parka as soon as it actually gets cold.

Liverano coat cost $10k. $700 seems a very reasonable amount for an overcoat

 

[twuthetiger]

Does Italian coats with the lighter lining actually make a difference compared to the British makers? I’ve only had my coats made from English tailors.

 

[clee1982]

Layering kind just kills for me, the typical situation is cold outside and really warm inside office, one coat is enough I don’t want to undo things, re do things…

 

[comrade]

Not much mention of Loden here.Usually not that heavy but
has an extremely tight weave and is practically waterproof.
I have a Balmacaan, mentioned before, that is from Burberry.
It is a Loden-like fabric which I wore in NYC in 2014 during the
months long Polar Vortex where temps were only single digits
Farenheit on many days and colder at night. I wore it over a
chunky sweater or a cashmere blazer. Kept warm.

 

[William Kazak]

I had a loden duffle coat from LE years ago. It was insulated. Very nice and warm for the Midwest.

 

[ladislav.jancik]

I think a lot of wool overcoats would be greatly improved by adding a layer of thinsulate so that they have a bit more practical application. I’m finding the PS donegal (and I think this would be the same with many other wool overcoats) not warm enough even in 20-30F. If I’m going to spend around +$700 on an overcoat, I’d like to not need to switch to a parka as soon as it actually gets cold.

I agree. I am thinking of having my tailor make a wool lining for my overcoat, so that i can use it in wider range of temperatures.
Inspiration comes from my other overcoat which is a Korean War cotton sateen with thin tight weave wool liner. Unlined, it can be used as a spring/autumn trench coat. With the liner applied, it becomes a real overcoat in a really hard winter (temperatures below zero Celsius combined with freezing wind).

 

[St1X]

This is a major component. One cannot stay warm with just a big heavy coat. If you are not properly layering under and insulating the head, neck, wrists and ankles you will be or will eventually get cold.

Another major factor is having an air pocket i.e. an oversized fit. As air is really bad at transferring heat