The Overcoat Thread

[clee1982]

Speaking of long coat got a slightly scarce today, left taxi, coat got caught on closing door, had to open immediately (else you know how fast NYC taxi driver drives away). I suppose that’s one lesson I won’t forget

 

[clee1982]

Rando question, how come no one is posting a nice chesterfield these days (and is paddock and chesterfield the same thing?)

 

[othertravel]

Rando question, how come no one is posting a nice chesterfield these days (and is paddock and chesterfield the same thing?)

Thanks for the reminder. I have an RLBL Chesterfield I need to have tailored. Will post it when it's done.

 

[thatboyo]

Some Saint Laurent rando off vestiaire (definitely not Wyatt way pointier was trying something with Cuban heel, and for <$200 new!).

Is it TTS? I was looking at Saint Laurent Lukas recently but don’t think there’s many new pairs so may have to get 2nd hand.

 

[clee1982]

I size up, ie US 9.5 but get Eu43

 

[clee1982]

FYI, I don’t know if they fit like greatcoat if they do then it fits smaller than tagged

Edward Sexton Midnight Black Bold Twill Bridgecoat Size 40 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Edward Sexton Midnight Black Bold Twill Bridgecoat Size 40 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[clee1982]

Oh and for the record I still prefer the permanent style x private white bridgecoat vs. Edward Sexton, permanent style one just looks more “clean” especially the back

 

[cl smooth]

Can anyone recommend a heavy winter weight chesterfield overcoat, preferably in tweed?

 

[comrade]

Thanks for the reminder. I have an RLBL Chesterfield I need to have tailored. Will post it when it's done.

To me this a perfectly proportioned Chesterfield.What distinguishes it is that it is not done in the usual blue, gray, or black small or un-patterned fabric.

Davies & Son Shetland Chesterfield

It’s pretty cold out, but you can have your Moncler, Canada Goose or other mass produced outer wear. I’ll take shetland wool in the form of a coat.This is a brilliant Davies & Son s…

handsewncanvas.wordpress.com

 

[rob g]

To me this a perfectly proportioned Chesterfield.What distinguishes it is that it is not done in the usual blue, gray, or black small or un-patterned fabric.

Davies & Son Shetland Chesterfield

It’s pretty cold out, but you can have your Moncler, Canada Goose or other mass produced outer wear. I’ll take shetland wool in the form of a coat.This is a brilliant Davies & Son s…

handsewncanvas.wordpress.com

What makes a coat a Chesterfield? I always think of the contrasting velvet collar, but that doesn't seem to be one of the defining characteristics as it's missing in this example.

 

[clee1982]

no idea but I like these mid 2010 type of sharp chesterfield

Phineas Cole 2014 By Paul Stuart

www.parisiangentleman.com

 

[comrade]

What makes a coat a Chesterfield? I always think of the contrasting velvet collar, but that doesn't seem to be one of the defining characteristics as it's missing in this example.

It is the shape, single breasted, and fly front, i think. Velvet collar optional.

 

[WaIIace]

What do you think about this coat? I really-really like the color but the collar seems a little small + doesn't have a throat latch (not a deal-breaker if the coat had a larger collar)

Full Length Grey Herringbone Donegal Tweed Overcoat

The John Simons overcoat is based upon a vintage coat famously purchased and worn by our very own proprietor in 1961, whilst working as a window dresser for Cecil Gee on Charing Cross Road. With a seamless one piece raglan sleeve, which flatters all shapes and sizes, our overcoat is the perfect...

johnsimons.co.uk

 

[DorianGreen]

What do you think about this coat? I really-really like the color but the collar seems a little small + doesn't have a throat latch (not a deal-breaker if the coat had a larger collar)

Full Length Grey Herringbone Donegal Tweed Overcoat

The John Simons overcoat is based upon a vintage coat famously purchased and worn by our very own proprietor in 1961, whilst working as a window dresser for Cecil Gee on Charing Cross Road. With a seamless one piece raglan sleeve, which flatters all shapes and sizes, our overcoat is the perfect...

johnsimons.co.uk

Agreed, nice colour, but too small collar.

A large collar looks so much better.

 

[comrade]

Agreed, nice colour, but too small collar.

A large collar looks so much better.

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That's a wonderful coat. It looks like the bold-patterned Balmacaan my friend called his Hadrian's
Wall" coat because he wore it when he toured Hadrian's Wall some 30 years ago. His commitment
to traditional clothing can be summed up in his statement at the time, "No Thinsulate for me"
This was in Chicago where winter is "real" and down and/or Thinsulate is an easy choice.