Show Us Your OVERCOATS

[Vintage Betty]

I just adore this on you. Brings out your eyes!

VB

 

[Dinerman]

A pic of me in the rogers peet.

and how cool is it that it's now "outerwear" instead of jackets.

 

[Feraud]

A pic of me in the rogers peet.

and how cool is it that it's now "outerwear" instead of jackets.

Can we see a few pictures of the jacket you have underneath?

 

[kbadr]

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!

 

[Feraud]

Try to find an overcoat that matches the majority of your wardrobe.

 

[Jovan]

Just wondering... would peacoats count or should I keep those pictures to the peacoat thread already around?

 

[Vintage Betty]

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!

Actually, you will eventually find that elusive bargain. Probably right after you've spent a lot of dough on an expensive overcoat. lol

Thrifting takes time and patience. I found an overcoat for $5 a couple weeks ago in a thrift shop (see my previous post in this thread), but that's rare. You might also ask around; my husband got a very nice overcoat from his brother who didn't want it anymore. He has since passed it on to someone else.

It also doesn't hurt to chat up the people in a full scale retail shop. My husband needed a coat for very cold weather and we happenened to be looking on a sale day in a major retail store at the end of last winter. He doesn't know fabric, really, just tried on a full cashmere coat and declared it "soft". He than looked at the price tag and visibly blanched. But frankly, it was the warmest coat in the store and looked great on him. We were discussing the high cost of the coat when a very nice salesperson came over. After a few minutes, we learned the following:

• He earned commission from our sale
• He had a quota to fulfill and the sale of the coat would put him "over the top" of his quota
• The coat was about to be reduced in price in a couple days

The nice salesperson really wanted the sale and asked if we could wait, than went over to his boss to get the extra discount for the upcoming sale, and somehow (I don't remember) got another discount for us.

What started out as an extraordinarily expensive purchase for something my husband needed turned into something quite affordable. The final price turned out to be 25% of the original retail price.

Most gentlemen of the Lounge have a single all-purpose overcoat. But certain gentlemen have the time, patience and sometimes the ability to match coats to their wardrobe. You should get a coat you can wear throughout the fall-winter season, and only get another if you will wear it or you are interested in the color matching your wardrobe. Of course, the thickness/density of the coat is another factor, and that is based on your weather or travels and also might be needed for a second overcoat.

But in general, most gentlemen start with one overcoat as the foundation of their wardrobe.

Vintage Betty

 

[Feraud]

Thrifting takes time and patience.

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.

 

[Shaul-Ike Cohen]

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.

Yes (and congrats without jealousy), but it might help to live in a helluva town.

 

[Feraud]

Yes (and congrats without jealousy), but it might help to live in a helluva town.

True. The location and volume of people helps a lot.

 

[carter]

There are many nice coats on this thread but THIS

is SMOKIN'!

VintageBetty, I love that coat! When can we see it on action?

 

[Tomasso]

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?

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.

 

[Tomasso]

Persian Lamb!

shiny black PERSIAN lamb.

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.

 

[Feraud]

My mom used to have a beautiful black Persian lamb coat. I should see if she still owns it.

 

[Dinerman]

Can we see a few pictures of the jacket you have underneath?

 

[Feraud]

D-man, what is the scoop on that jacket?
I notice the black (?) trim on the pockets. Is it dated? Any maker/union labels?
Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Dinerman]

The black trim is satin, as are the lapels. It's a tux jacket, but that doesn't mean anything to me as far as where I can wear it.

This is the only tag on it. '50s or '60s maybe?
In any event, the place was along the lincoln highway.

 

[Vintage Betty]

There are many nice coats on this thread but THIS

is SMOKIN'!

VintageBetty, I love that coat! When can we see it on action?

Thank you Carter! I posted a note in the "What are you wearing today?" thread last Sunday. I apparently lost my neck when I puchased this overcoat. lol I'll take a better photo when it gets colder here in CA. When I took these I also forgot to buckle the belt. :eusa_doh: I think I look a little stout in it. What do you think?

 

[Rooster]

OK, I finally get to add to this thread. I just picked this up last week. It has either the '36 to '39 label or the '39 to '49 label. I can't make out if the last digit is a 6 or a nine. Super heavy coat , I love it.:eusa_clap

 

[nulty]

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.

This is a gorgeous coat Vintage Betty.The Addis Company was the place to shop in Syracuse until it closed in the 70's. I think the Addis building still has the old name on the side, peeling paint and all. I used to shop there with my Grandmother..Actually we would go there to buy cashews for the table at Christmas...fftopic:

I have a few vintage ladies coats from Addis....It was place with real style....