I'd be willing to bet you could find something like that cloth being used in luxury overcoats, from brands that charge $5,000+ per coat, etc. In other words, luxury stuff only.
Yes, it is wearable, but I would prefer a size larger. In addition to what you mentioned, I would like another inch or so in the sleeves and the body.
Should I look for one where pit to pit measurement is about 20"? I believe I have already had one and it was a bit large in the chest
It fits fine…, sleeves and shoulders are perfect. I would keep it… just be honest with yourself and know that you won’t and shouldn’t layer under this jacket. A T shirt or button down… maybe a very fine gauge sweater. Peacoat’s aren’t parkas, you have to pick deliberately what you intend to use it for. I have two peacoats… one huge 1913 for layering over chunky knits and one Billy Reid for tailored clothing. I say just keep this one if you like it. One caveat, if it feels uncomfortable like it is slowly choking you or you can’t move then it is too small and I would sell it; otherwise looks fine. Only you can say how it feels though.
Yeah I suppose if you lift your arms up at all those sleeves are going to ride back… the sleeves on my 1913 cover the first inch of my wrist palm but that means they never show wrist when I am in motion
This is definitely an issue coat––what we call a WW II coat. Something has happened to the Kersey finish, but it is the real deal.
Idk man… those original peacoats are affordable and well made, but in my experience trying to get the perfect tailored fit is a pain and a waste of time. They’re standardized military sizing, not intended to look tailored or sharp. We think they are automatically, because of what peacoats have come to be associated with in the fashion world over the last few decades — but these jackets were meant to keep you warm while you hunted German U-Boats in the North Atlantic, not to get you a phone number at a coffee shop in the modern day. Still… I find they can do a serviceable job of both. I’d recommend getting a modern homage if you’re looking for perfect tailoring. I know a lot of people who are in between sizes on these old peacoats, and at that point you’re pretty much SOL. That, or just make peace with an imperfect fit — as long as you like the jacket, that’s all that matters.
The smaller sizes (34, 36 and 38) are measured differently than the normal sizes. I have no idea why this is, but I have found it to be consistent over the modern years.
Wolf, I understand your frustration at finding an issue Navy peacoat that fits. But, quite frankly, you are just too tall. At 6' 4" and 200 pounds, you are well outside the parameters established by the Navy for fitting coats to their recruits. As you have determined, your search must take you elsewhere.Idk man… those original peacoats are affordable and well made, but in my experience trying to get the perfect tailored fit is a pain and a waste of time. They’re standardized military sizing, not intended to look tailored or sharp. We think they are automatically, because of what peacoats have come to be associated with in the fashion world over the last few decades — but these jackets were meant to keep you warm while you hunted German U-Boats in the North Atlantic, not to get you a phone number at a coffee shop in the modern day. Still… I find they can do a serviceable job of both. I’d recommend getting a modern homage if you’re looking for perfect tailoring. I know a lot of people who are in between sizes on these old peacoats, and at that point you’re pretty much SOL. That, or just make peace with an imperfect fit — as long as you like the jacket, that’s all that matters.
If you feel the peacoat is tight in the chest and shoulders, then it is too small for you. You did say the peacoat is wearable, but I would assume if it's tight in the areas you mentioned, it wouldn't be a comfortable fit.
Good to see you back again, PC.
Thank you, Peacoat!
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Of all the Armed Forces, I have found that Navy has, in my opinion, the coolest outerwear and attire. Their clothing has the most unique identity and tradition of all the branches, and the most usable in everyday life. Chambray shirts, N1s, G1s, GOB & Submarine sweaters, Peacoats (obviously), the menagerie of denim items, deck shoes, officer dress Oxford shoes, USN parkas, the various dive watches issued post WW2… the Navy is my favorite branch style wise. My hot take is that the Army and Marines contributed the OG-107a and M65 but outside of that…. the Air Force has it’s flight jackets which are beautiful pieces but outside of that?
I measured my two WWII U.S. Navy peacoats size 34. They indeed measure 19" pit to pit.*
I agree 100%. And for all the reasons and clothing items you cited.
Thank you for reminding me about the size 32 peacoat. They are so rare I had forgotten about them. And yes, as you noted, the p2p on the size 32 is 18".
I love my peacoats for a variety of reasons, including proudly wearing a part of U.S. history.
