Trench coat's first outing.

[DaveJH]

A month or so ago I bought my first trench coat. I was delighted when I bought it, and even more delighted when it rained so I had a reason to wear it. Been lurking for a long time, and love this forum, having recently started wearing fedoras myself. Unfortunately I had a university presentation this day and thought that wearing a fedora would mess up my hair and make me look a little too untidy for the presentation, however, had I been out and about shopping, I'd have definitely had my hat on. Anywhere; here it is.

 

[Worf]

Welp, you got the city, the weather, the coat and the style to pull it all together. Bravo! Lookin' good. Make, model and vintage of the coat please?

Worf

 

[DaveJH]

Marks and Spencer 'Stormwear' - Here's a link: http://www.marksandspencer.com/Stor...&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

Great coat for the price, managed to successfully convince a girl on my course who's heavily into fashion that it was a Burberry until I told her the truth - much to her surprise!

 

[Doctor Damage]

I agree with Worf that your overall presentation looks great in that photo - very modern and stylish. I recommend against wearing a hat with that outfit, and at your age. I realize hats are popular around here, but wearing a fedora would add 20 years and make you look like someone who's more interested in the past than the present. There's a time and place for making a personal statement about vintage vs new, and there's a time and place for looking young and brisk and on top of your game like you do in that photo.

 

[dhermann1]

You just need a microphone, and a CBS News camera in front of you.

 

[kf4rws]

Congratulations on your first trench coat; looks really sharp.

 

[442go4broke]

Looking clean and sharp as a razor.

 

[Benzadmiral]

A month or so ago I bought my first trench coat. I was delighted when I bought it, and even more delighted when it rained so I had a reason to wear it. Been lurking for a long time, and love this forum, having recently started wearing fedoras myself. Unfortunately I had a university presentation this day and thought that wearing a fedora would mess up my hair and make me look a little too untidy for the presentation, however, had I been out and about shopping, I'd have definitely had my hat on. Anywhere; here it is.

Dave, you've got a little of the young David McCallum going on there!

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

I realize hats are popular around here, but wearing a fedora would add 20 years and make you look like someone who's more interested in the past than the present. .

Excuse me. Is this styleforum?

 

[Fastuni]

I recommend against wearing a hat with that outfit, and at your age. I realize hats are popular around here, but wearing a fedora would add 20 years and make you look like someone who's more interested in the past than the present. There's a time and place for making a personal statement about vintage vs new, and there's a time and place for looking young and brisk and on top of your game like you do in that photo.

Oh please. :eusa_doh: And this at the FEDORA Lounge devoted to the "Golden Era".

The only reason one should pass on a Fedora+trench combo is if one wants to avoid "Detective"-related snarks.
But I think it's safe to say that most here aren't really bothered by this anyway.


Not to say that a Fedora is obligatory - there is plenty of other vintage headwear one could use as well... but I guess a flatcap, beret or Homburg will make one look "old fashioned" and "undynamic" as well. Oh the horror.

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thought that wearing a fedora would mess up my hair and make me look a little too untidy for the presentation

Actually a hat will help keep your (I assume pomaded) hair back... to keep them dapper and tidy (i.e. before a presentation) one should always carry a small comb.

Nice coat and coiff BTW.

 

[cwmcynon]

A month or so ago I bought my first trench coat. I was delighted when I bought it, and even more delighted when it rained so I had a reason to wear it. Been lurking for a long time, and love this forum, having recently started wearing fedoras myself. Unfortunately I had a university presentation this day and thought that wearing a fedora would mess up my hair and make me look a little too untidy for the presentation, however, had I been out and about shopping, I'd have definitely had my hat on. Anywhere; here it is.

Great look - would be even better with a hat

 

[cwmcynon]

Serious when working at the Stock Exchange in Central London

 

[AeroFan_07]

I think it looks great! Welcome to FL - glad to see someone your age interested in something that matters when it comes to style and dressing well.

 

[Carlos840]

The thread is 8 years old and the original poster hasn't been on TFL in 7 years...

 

[avique]

It's s a good look for you. Bravo.

 

[ton312]

Necromorph

 

[Seb Lucas]

The thread is 8 years old and the original poster hasn't been on TFL in 7 years...

Yes, I was going to make that point but then the guy posted a photo looking like a European Mike Hammer and I forgave him.

 

[Tiki Tom]

I was enthusiastic about this thread because I think he looks (looked) great and because I am a trenchcoat fan.
THEN I realised how old the thread is.
BUT I nonetheless am happy that people are digging into the vast treasure trove of old threads and reviving the ones they think are interesting. Keeps things fun and interesting.
I wonder whatever happened to Dave. He's probably a grandfather by now.

 

[cwmcynon]

I was enthusiastic about this thread because I think he looks (looked) great and because I am a trenchcoat fan.
THEN I realised how old the thread is.
BUT I nonetheless am happy that people are digging into the vast treasure trove of old threads and reviving the ones they think are interesting. Keeps things fun and interesting.
I wonder whatever happened to Dave. He's probably a grandfather by now.

I found the Fedora Lounge by doing a Google search. I don't think it matters that the thread was nearly 8 years ago - it is the subject matter which interests me.

 

[Peacoat]

@cwmcynon You definitely have the look going on there.

Welcome to the Lounge.