AmericanIron
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Hey guys,
I’m in the market to buy my first proper overcoat. I had a few questions for you guys here with more experience in this department as most of my jackets have been for motorcycles or for work (Ironworker by trade).
I’ve been looking to buy an overcoat that can fit the bill for casual day to day wear as well as semi formal events. I don’t really have many formal events that I attend with any regularity but I will often wear a sportcoat on the weekends and maybe a suit to church on occasion. Really nothing that ever gets close to black tie stuff but not jeans and a hoody either. The coat would be worn over a sport coat so that’s a big factor for me.
I tried a single breasted topcoat from Spier and mackay but found the fit too trim in the waist. And the shoulders too wide to size up. Beautifully thick 100% wool though which I loved so that’s still what I’m in the market for.
I came across private white VC in my search and wondered if anyone here has tried one of their coats. This was the first one I saw that caught my eye.
I love the raglan sleeve Balmacaan design (shoulders are great over tailoring) and it seemed like it would be pretty versatile but unfortunately my size is out of stock and they don’t make it anymore. The blue variant seems a little too unique to be my only coat though.
I found this one afterwards and aside from the price being more than I’ve ever spent on a piece of clothing I’m strongly considering it.
I was hoping you guys could shed some light on whether a coat like this would be versatile enough to be worn casually and also more formally. The double breasted design I like quite a lot as the Spier coat left a lot of your chest open to the elements.
If there are any other brands you guys would recommend I’d also love to hear your suggestions. I have come across Magee but their sizing is a little strange as the sleeves are quite short. I hear good things about ring jacket but I have a hard time finding any of their products here in the states. That $1550 coat I linked above is absolutely the top of my price range, I’m even a bit nervous at that but for something that would last a lifetime I would pay it. I really want just one coat.
Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. Thank you for the guidance.
I’m in the market to buy my first proper overcoat. I had a few questions for you guys here with more experience in this department as most of my jackets have been for motorcycles or for work (Ironworker by trade).
I’ve been looking to buy an overcoat that can fit the bill for casual day to day wear as well as semi formal events. I don’t really have many formal events that I attend with any regularity but I will often wear a sportcoat on the weekends and maybe a suit to church on occasion. Really nothing that ever gets close to black tie stuff but not jeans and a hoody either. The coat would be worn over a sport coat so that’s a big factor for me.
I tried a single breasted topcoat from Spier and mackay but found the fit too trim in the waist. And the shoulders too wide to size up. Beautifully thick 100% wool though which I loved so that’s still what I’m in the market for.
I came across private white VC in my search and wondered if anyone here has tried one of their coats. This was the first one I saw that caught my eye.
The Permanent Style Donegal Overcoat
Read the full review here. Extremely limited-edition overcoat Regular fit Raglan sleeve Exclusive Donegal herringbone cloth woven by Mallalieus of Delph, one of the UK’s most venerable weavers of luxury yarns Four button centre front fastening Two external welt pockets Three internal pipe...
www.privatewhitevc.com
I love the raglan sleeve Balmacaan design (shoulders are great over tailoring) and it seemed like it would be pretty versatile but unfortunately my size is out of stock and they don’t make it anymore. The blue variant seems a little too unique to be my only coat though.
I found this one afterwards and aside from the price being more than I’ve ever spent on a piece of clothing I’m strongly considering it.
The PS English Tweed Overcoat
The English Tweed Overcoat has been designed in close collaboration with Permanent Style, arguably the leading authority of classic & luxury menswear. “It’s like being wrapped up in a big tweedy blanket”. Read the full review from Simon Crompton here. Extremely limited edition Double breasted...
www.privatewhitevc.com
I was hoping you guys could shed some light on whether a coat like this would be versatile enough to be worn casually and also more formally. The double breasted design I like quite a lot as the Spier coat left a lot of your chest open to the elements.
If there are any other brands you guys would recommend I’d also love to hear your suggestions. I have come across Magee but their sizing is a little strange as the sleeves are quite short. I hear good things about ring jacket but I have a hard time finding any of their products here in the states. That $1550 coat I linked above is absolutely the top of my price range, I’m even a bit nervous at that but for something that would last a lifetime I would pay it. I really want just one coat.
Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. Thank you for the guidance.