Vintage Betty
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Dinerman said:A pic of me in the rogers peet.
and how cool is it that it's now "outerwear" instead of jackets.
kbadr said:I've been hunting for an inexpensive overcoat for some time. Keep hoping I'll stumble on a nice wool one at a thrift store. No luck so far.
What's the etiquette regarding overcoat color? Surely we're not expected to have a black coat and a brown coat to coordinate with whatever color suit we might be wearing that day? Overcoats are expensive off the rack!
These are good words worth repeating.Vintage Betty said:Thrifting takes time and patience.
Feraud said:These are good words worth repeating.
If there are thrift stores in your area you should make it a habit to visit them.
This past year has been a good one for me in terms of vintage shopping. From thrift stores alone (not vintage shops or Ebay) I found 2 sharkskin suits, a Burberry trench, 30's tuxedo, WWII trousers and pinks. That is the short list.
Do your legwork and you will find some great items.
True. The location and volume of people helps a lot.Shaul-Ike Cohen said:Yes (and congrats without jealousy), but it might help to live in a helluva town.
Charcoal grey would be my color choice for a first/only coat as it will coordinate best with most wardrobes, which tend to lean towards blues, greys and black. But to answer your question, an overcoat should work in harmony with what is worn under it; The more extensive a wardrobe's color palette, the more pieces of outerwear will be required. And let's not forget hats.kbadr said:What's the etiquette regarding overcoat color? Surely we're not expected to have a black coat and a brown coat to coordinate with whatever color suit we might be wearing that day?
My grandmother had a Persian lamb coat and my father had a charcoal grey overcoat with PL collar/lapels. You don't see PL very much these days.Vintage Betty said:shiny black PERSIAN lamb.
carter said:There are many nice coats on this thread but THIS
is SMOKIN'!
VintageBetty, I love that coat! When can we see it on action?
Vintage Betty said:Overcoat #7 - 1930's Addis Company Stretch Overcoat. I purchased quite a bit from a dealer via mail, and he threw this in sight unseen with one of my orders, saying "I think this will fit you" and "you are probably the only person I know who will fit this".
He sold it to me for $35, and this is probably the single most used item in my vintage wardrobe. I've had it repaired twice, the lining is shattered, and I plan on having it re-made once I've worn it out. Actual color on this and all black overcoats are deep, rich black.