Which herringbone overcoat should I go for?

[Ddubs]

I'm looking to get a herringbone overcoat for this coming winter but I'm not sure which of the below to get. The first two are Drakes, the third is the permanent style Donegal overcoat and the last one is from Wythe. I'm not sure if the wider herringbone pattern and lighter grey colour of the last two would be harder to pull off on a daily basis. What would people recommend?

 

[Using Technology]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. white / black herringbone is a classic coat style so I think it can be everyday where. Although more muted colors will yeah stand out a bit less.

Personally not a glove person, so prefer to the pockets in #3 myself.

 

[fpm9]

I tend to prefer the top two, I think these would be easier to wear, but I don't think it would be wrong to go with the bottom two either.

 

[TimothyF]

I would focus on the fit and style of cut first, rather than minutiae of herringbone pattern. Both dark and lighter gray herringbones are versatile enough. The tiebreaker I think, comes down to which goes better with your skin tone

 

[comrade]

I'm looking to get a herringbone overcoat for this coming winter but I'm not sure which of the below to get. The first two are Drakes, the third is the permanent style Donegal overcoat and the last one is from Wythe. I'm not sure if the wider herringbone pattern and lighter grey colour of the last two would be harder to pull off on a daily basis. What would people recommend?

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The first. If you would go for brown this one from Cordings is a classical Balmacaan
with slash pockets probably at a lower price:

Chestnut Herringbone Donegal Follifoot Coat

Our striking Chestnut Donegal coat, with its traditional raglan sleeve is a master class of British style. In a rich Donegal cloth, weighty yet supple. This is an investment piece that will last for generations.

www.cordings.co.uk

 

[DorianGreen]

I'm looking to get a herringbone overcoat for this coming winter but I'm not sure which of the below to get. The first two are Drakes, the third is the permanent style Donegal overcoat and the last one is from Wythe. I'm not sure if the wider herringbone pattern and lighter grey colour of the last two would be harder to pull off on a daily basis. What would people recommend?

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I prefer other styles, but if you want to go for a classic balmacaan coat, I would choose the one by Private White.

If you are open in considering other styles, you'll find a lot of inspiration in this thread:

https://www.styleforum.net/threads/the-overcoat-thread.691694/

For example.

 

[TheIronDandy]

I have the donegal coat from PS/Private White, and it's the coat I wear most often (for reference, I have some 10 pieces of heavier outwear, from classic Burberry trench to vintage vicuna and bespoke double breasted wool). It's formal enough to go with anything except maybe a full suit, and it's casual enough to go well with jeans and a knitted sweater. The tweed is quite tough, and I never worry when I have to fold it up and store it at an overhead bin when flying. The donegal flecks also helps to hide any minor stains (a surprisingly important trait during rainy winters). I was having it extended (it can be lengthened about 3 cm) and my tailor told me that during the time it was hanging in the store waiting for me to pick it up, they had gotten several questions from their customers about making something like it, so it seems to go over well with the tailoring crowd. It's also gotten spontaneous compliments from a drunk german fratboy (which is not really a good argument for getting one, but here we are!).

 

[comrade]

"It's also gotten spontaneous compliments from a drunk german fratboy"

Did he have dueling scars?