Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

[moivintage]

Evidently the coat is even older than I thought, which is great for my vintage clothing collection. I am in no hurry to sell this item, as it is so rare and hard to find that i am confident there will be someone in the future who will command a good value for it. I appreciate your post. Thanks for the thread link...I checked it out.

 

[scottyrocks]

$1,899.99? Really? No comment on the "fedoras".

The prices for the hats seem fair.

 

[Harry Gooch]

Bump. It's almost winter, after all.

Gooch.

 

[TrenchGuy]

It is already winter here in Finland, been for like 3 weeks already.

I think trench coats are more for autumn and spring. I might wear my wool trench at the winter if I have my wool suit under it, though.

 

[Hal]

I think trench coats are more for autumn and spring.

I very much agree - cotton trench-coats are for cool rather than cold weather (as indeed are covert coats). It's a pity that the lightweight wool spring topcoats of yesteryear have disappeared, though a wool trench-coat might be a worthy successor.

 

[StetsonHomburg]

Finally, Six months later... I now own a trench!
Its not a burberry, but a Daniel Hechter from Tip-Top Tailors...

 

[azhiker]

I was going to suggest 'Mens Warehouse' Thats the one in my avatar, it cost $150, has a zip out liner, and is very well made. I wore it all over London two weeks ago in wx from 15-40 degrees F.

 

[CigarSmokePhilosopher]

found a trench coat

i bought it dirt cheap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_922

it seems kinda unusual and its made of linen. should be great, block the wind but not be too ungodly hot. anyone ever heard of that brand???

what do you think of this, i havent been able to find anything else similar to this especially in length.

 

[Tomasso]

what do you think of this

For a woman's coat it ain't that bad........

 

[CigarSmokePhilosopher]

damn you lol

 

[CigarSmokePhilosopher]

well it says its a men's jacket. doesn't look too womanly either ?

 

[CigarSmokePhilosopher]

someone please comfort me and tell me i didnt just buy a mislabeled womens' coat...

i don't know half as much about clothing as most of the fine people on this board

 

[Tomasso]

At first glance I suppose it could pass for an mens 80s Armani mistake but the buttons will give it away

 

[CigarSmokePhilosopher]

it appears this brand doesnt even MAKE a men's line. damn my luck.

 

[Tomasso]

No, it's not the buttons per se, it's the way the coat buttons;left over right for men and right over left for women. Please don't wear that coat. Send it back and have the seller refund the price and shipping.


Edit:Since it hasn't been shipped yet just cancel the transaction.

 

[CigarSmokePhilosopher]

yes i'm definately not wearing it. i already contacted the seller. thank you SOOOOOOO much for saving me here tomasso


any ideas were i might find something in this style for a man? prefer a long length of 50+ inches and a light color

 

[cookie]

The coat must have been for a big women because it was the equivalent to man's size 48! Frankly if it fits I would wear it....stuff the reverse buttoning it is a cool coat.

 

[Seb Lucas]

The coat must have been for a big women because it was the equivalent to man's size 48! Frankly if it fits I would wear it....stuff the reverse buttoning it is a cool coat.

Yeah, why not?

 

[Tomasso]

Are all Aussies cross dressers?

 

[CigarSmokePhilosopher]

lol now tomasso be nice.


it was quite easy to deal with. I told the woman her error (yes the seller was a woman) and she was quite embarrassed. she immediately refunded me and edited the listing.

I placed a bid on a Ralph Lauren coat i found, so fingers crossed.


I think more than the buttons the thing that bothered me was the fact that the brand doesn't even MAKE a men's line, and people I know would definitely ask about the brand on a jacket like that-so I'm not as brave as others I guess. Not that I have much to be ashamed of.... I'm a muscular 6'2" big indian that carries a 9mm hahaha.


I guess a REAL man could wear anything confidently. I'm not there yet I guess.