The Overcoat Thread

[vik93]

I just got a S&M overcoat (the balmacaan that they don’t call a balmacaan)

Likes:
- Weight: warm but not super heavy. I already have monster wool coats and was looking for something lighter
- Sleeves: slimmer than a lot of coats but still plenty big for chunky sweaters. Perfect size.
- Length: At 5’9” I’m not a tall man, this coat hits just at the knee and doesn’t make me look tiny.
- Collar looks great popped or down!
- Herringbone!

Unsure of:
- Herringbone pattern too thin / subtle? Just looks gray from a few feet away.
- A little itchy
- Too conservative / boring maybe? I will only be wearing this with casual clothes and it might skew a but too grandpa-ish
- Belt: never owned a belted coat before. Undecided on how I feel about it.

Not sure. I want to love it but it might just be missing a little je ne sais quoi.

Thoughts?
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What size did you get? I think we have similar builds.

That looks terrific by the way!

 

[MrLuchi]

What size did you get? I think we have similar builds.

That looks terrific by the way!

Thanks! Got a 36.

 

[vik93]

Thanks! Got a 36.

You're welcome! 36 really?? What is your sportcoat/suit size. I was thinking 40, but I think I may be swimming in that now!

 

[MrLuchi]

You're welcome! 36 really?? What is your sportcoat/suit size. I was thinking 40, but I think I may be swimming in that now!

Actual chest measurement is probably a bit shy of 38. Usually look at 38 first and go down if things are too roomy. Small in most shirts, sweatshirts, etc.

 

[circumspice]

Unsure of:

- A little itchy

I think this style is more honest made up with something approximating a real tweed versus some Baby Cashmere Eyelash fabric from Zegna or Loro Piana - this isn't really a "luxe" style.

 

[DorianGreen]

Usually not a fan of fur collars and raglan sleeves, but this Cordings offering is pretty appealing. I definitely prefer a belt with a buckle. Covert fabric by Mallelieus, alpaca fleece by Steiff.

 

[sipang]

That's a classic Invertere design, got an old one just like this

 

[Zerase]

Terrific coat! Lose the buckleless belt. Makes it look like a bathrobe.

Yes, and this is a good thing

 

[comrade]

That's a classic Invertere design, got an old one just like this

Perfect Trilby too !