The Overcoat Thread

[jellyroller]

Found this guy the other day. Vtg Eddie Bauer down filled olive twill trench with a fat shearling collar. View attachment 2305063 View attachment 2305065 View attachment 2305067 View attachment 2305069

Nice. Must be toasty.

 

[comrade]

One of my favorites is the Invertere Alpaca " Bear" Great Coat.
I have something similar in Melton which is over 40 years old

 

[checkcheque]

Does anyone know if there is a well composed treatise on optimal overcoat design ratios (in relation to the wearer's dimensions)?



I ask as I generally find that in an aesthetic sense, most overcoats are too short in design with poor button placement and balance.



Attached photos comments:


Burberrys - Great length.
Black - Wonderful proportions.
Permanentstyle greatcoat (Edward Sexton) - Not my style of coat but it is wonderfully balanced with the perfect length. The lapels are a little big in my opinion although I understand it is part of the function of the coat and thus, naturally result in having such size in that kind of button arrangement.

 

[Easily Amused]

My latest overcoat, the (in)famous Polo Ralph Lauren camel hair polo coat. Bloomingdale's had a large-enough discount for me to go for it. This is a size 42, it's quite a full cut, but kinda classical too. Not sure about the arms, I may wear it for a few weeks before deciding if I want to have them shortened.

My almost six-year-old daughter took the first photo of me in front of the tree...
(Cross-posting with the Ralph Lauren Camelhair Polo Coat Thread.)

 

[symphvaria]

My latest overcoat, the (in)famous Polo Ralph Lauren camel hair polo coat. Bloomingdale's had a large-enough discount for me to go for it. This is a size 42, it's quite a full cut, but kinda classical too. Not sure about the arms, I may wear it for a few weeks before deciding if I want to have them shortened.

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My almost six-year-old daughter took the first photo of me in front of the tree...
(Cross-posting with the Ralph Lauren Camelhair Polo Coat Thread.)

The arms on mine fit the same as yours, it seems like a deliberate aesthetic decision.

 

[clee1982]

I like it, I was never able to try 36 camel polo coat it was kind sold out right away, this is another RL DB coat this season (in 38) either cut the sleeve a bit or 36 would probably be perfect

 

[comrade]

Military-style greatcoat?

 

[DorianGreen]

My latest overcoat, the (in)famous Polo Ralph Lauren camel hair polo coat. Bloomingdale's had a large-enough discount for me to go for it. This is a size 42, it's quite a full cut, but kinda classical too. Not sure about the arms, I may wear it for a few weeks before deciding if I want to have them shortened.

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My almost six-year-old daughter took the first photo of me in front of the tree...
(Cross-posting with the Ralph Lauren Camelhair Polo Coat Thread.)

The sleeves are too long for me and the cut too full/boxy. Did you try the 40 size?

 

[clee1982]

Military-style greatcoat?

I think it's actually similar to this one (outside that camel coat there were 3 similar ones RL had this season but I guess once it's sold out you can't search)

https://www.ralphlauren.com/men-clothing-jackets-coats-vests/polo-soft-tailored-wool-blend-topcoat/625110.html

except
1. metal button
2. instead patch with flap (is that called postal pocket?) it's slanted welt (so easier for hands to going in)

edit: found it, think it's this one (and actually looks like it's longer too)

https://www.ralphlauren.com/men-clothing-jackets-coats-vests/wool-blend-melton-topcoat/100028253.html#lang=en_US&rootLevelCat=&br=t&q=topcoat&start=1

And finally found the 3rd one

Polo Soft Tailored Wool-Blend Car Coat

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

And the original camel

Camel Hair Polo Coat | Ralph Lauren | Ralph Lauren

Shop the Men's Camel Hair Polo Coat and other classic styles from Ralph Lauren. Free Shipping With an RL Account & Free Returns.

www.ralphlauren.com

 

[clee1982]

Cheaper ish stuff, think I intend to casual them, leaning towards olderbest but M (I’m US36) looks on the short side, S&M is getting a bit pricy for just random play around purposes

1920s Brown Herringbone Tweed Balmacaan Coat

This coat is crafted from 25.4 oz. herringbone wool tweed. Unlike the typical modern Balmacaan coat, it features a unique shoulder and sleeve construction. The back shoulder is designed for a raglan sleeve, while the front is tailored to a suit sleeve, a method rarely seen today but documented...

www.olderbest.com

Charcoal Herringbone Balmacaan | SPIER & MACKAY

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

 

[clee1982]

What’s with Edward Sexton

Old version nothing my size

Charcoal Great Coat

The Edward Sexton greatcoat is our pièce de résistance - a luxurious coat that is both elegant in appearance and a technical feat of cutting and tailoring. Inspired by mid-century military overcoats, with a generous stand-and-fall collar, full wrap, ‚ S-shaped‚ double-breasted closure, and a...

www.edwardsexton.co.uk

New version, can probably take 40 and chop sleeve a bit, a lot poly blend though

Charcoal Twill Great Coat

A serious coat; our greatcoat is bold Sexton archectectural tailoring. Dark charcoal with wide twill weave, this coat has a subtle nod to its military roots while being a modern city coat. Calf length, double breasted and with a fully fasten-able 10 button lancer front, this dark charcoal...

www.edwardsexton.co.uk

 

[classicoutfits]

Cheaper ish stuff, think I intend to casual them, leaning towards olderbest but M (I’m US36) looks on the short side, S&M is getting a bit pricy for just random play around purposes

1920s Brown Herringbone Tweed Balmacaan Coat

This coat is crafted from 25.4 oz. herringbone wool tweed. Unlike the typical modern Balmacaan coat, it features a unique shoulder and sleeve construction. The back shoulder is designed for a raglan sleeve, while the front is tailored to a suit sleeve, a method rarely seen today but documented...

www.olderbest.com

Charcoal Herringbone Balmacaan | SPIER & MACKAY

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

Have you bought from them? The sleeves sizing seems really short..

 

[clee1982]

I have bought sports coat from them before, the M (38) works

 

[clee1982]

Have you bought from them? The sleeves sizing seems really short..

Customer service suggest L I guess that answer the sleeve short question…

Edit in L both sleeve and jacket length are good but chest would be huge, not sure about that

 

[clee1982]

Pricing aside I wonder if this would look even more out there vs Edward sexton greatcoat

Wool Military Style Long Coat

Paul Stuart

www.paulstuart.com