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Post by benjaminpersitz on Dec 30, 2016 11:24:18 GMT -6
I am looking for a warm wool coat. Something that is in between fitted and loose so I can layer it. I don't love double breasted, but I'd consider it. Sub $500 would be ideal. Something versatile that I can dress up or down.
Peacoat is the obvious solution but I've just never been a fan of the double breasted, and every peacoat I've ever owned has been so boxy.
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Post by nate001 on Dec 30, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -6
I am looking for a warm wool coat. Something that is in between fitted and loose so I can layer it. I don't love double breasted, but I'd consider it. Sub $500 would be ideal. Something versatile that I can dress up or down. Peacoat is the obvious solution but I've just never been a fan of the double breasted, and every peacoat I've ever owned has been so boxy. I'd start with Schott and Filson. |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 30, 2016 12:10:31 GMT -6
I am looking for a warm wool coat. Something that is in between fitted and loose so I can layer it. I don't love double breasted, but I'd consider it. Sub $500 would be ideal. Something versatile that I can dress up or down. Peacoat is the obvious solution but I've just never been a fan of the double breasted, and every peacoat I've ever owned has been so boxy. i have both the dock peacoat with thinsulate from Jcrew and the bond peacoat from Billy Reid. The bond peacoat is less boxy and more flattering, but doesn't keep me very warm. The dock peacoat is pretty boxy, but it's warm AF. Wear thermals under the bond peacoat and you'll probably be able to brave freezing temps. |
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Post by DigDug on Dec 30, 2016 12:54:47 GMT -6
My favorite jacket and the most complimented one. www.guideboat.com/natural-wool-french-work-jacket.htmlIt is a boxy fuller cut but IMO Not baggy. Some here have bought one but returned because they felt it was to boxy. Very versatile piece. Dress or workwear. Very easy to layer. Warm |
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Post by exophobe on Dec 30, 2016 13:22:35 GMT -6
My favorite jacket and the most complimented one. www.guideboat.com/natural-wool-french-work-jacket.htmlIt is a boxy fuller cut but IMO Not baggy. Some here have bought one but returned because they felt it was to boxy. Very versatile piece. Dress or workwear. Very easy to layer. Warm Some day you'll get another person to buy one of those.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 14:27:06 GMT -6
If you can grab a Mackinaw Cruiser one sale (Like, right now), I highly recommend it
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Post by northcoast on Dec 30, 2016 16:13:43 GMT -6
My favorite jacket and the most complimented one. www.guideboat.com/natural-wool-french-work-jacket.htmlIt is a boxy fuller cut but IMO Not baggy. Some here have bought one but returned because they felt it was to boxy. Very versatile piece. Dress or workwear. Very easy to layer. Warm Some day you'll get another person to buy one of those. Yeah, I'm not into the work jacket cut. |
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Post by northcoast on Dec 30, 2016 16:17:28 GMT -6
Glad to see this thread. I just came back from the expensive MTO tailors by my house looking to see what he had. I prefer more of a car coat style and am currently using something by JC**W called a "University Coat". I also do not like the double breasted or the double buttons ones. There was a LAUREN coat at the shop that was a cahsmere/wool blend with Thinsulate but had the double rows of buttons. Another more stylish coat made of black and white fabric from Scotland was more in the car coat style but thin and did not have a top button that buttoned. They were $400 and $450 respectively. I don't really want to spend that much, but I'd like a nicer looking upgrade and it's a PITA to fit me as even the LAUREN coat, at 46L, would need the sleeves let out a bit. I liked this one a lot but it's $700. unionmadegoods.com/product/harris-tweed-finsbay-mac-in-navy-herringbone/  |
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Post by DigDug on Dec 30, 2016 16:20:02 GMT -6
Some day you'll get another person to buy one of those. Yeah, I'm not into the work jacket cut. I've got a bunch of fitted, high arm hole, skinny armed, tailored, modern cut, etc Jackets. Sometimes you just need/want a warm comfortable good looking jacket. |
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Post by DigDug on Dec 30, 2016 16:24:20 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Dec 30, 2016 16:25:54 GMT -6
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Post by northcoast on Dec 30, 2016 16:27:16 GMT -6
Yeah, I don't mind some of their stuff. But at XXL is 47" chest so no go. Wah wah! |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Dec 30, 2016 16:50:23 GMT -6
Apolis is great but they're so fitted. |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Dec 30, 2016 16:51:00 GMT -6
My favorite jacket and the most complimented one. www.guideboat.com/natural-wool-french-work-jacket.htmlIt is a boxy fuller cut but IMO Not baggy. Some here have bought one but returned because they felt it was to boxy. Very versatile piece. Dress or workwear. Very easy to layer. Warm Could you post a fit pic or measurements? |
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Post by DigDug on Dec 30, 2016 18:02:36 GMT -6
My favorite jacket and the most complimented one. www.guideboat.com/natural-wool-french-work-jacket.htmlIt is a boxy fuller cut but IMO Not baggy. Some here have bought one but returned because they felt it was to boxy. Very versatile piece. Dress or workwear. Very easy to layer. Warm Could you post a fit pic or measurements? I'll have to do it tomorrow. They run big. |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Jan 2, 2017 11:43:31 GMT -6
So I ordered the Le Labourer jacket. Will post here when I got it. I also bought a fully waterproof insulated parka from Columbia. I'm on their friends and family list so it was only $86 down from $230. That'll do nicely for non dressy occasions in the rain. I also got a ton of thermal baselayers and some running pants.
Before I did those things, I tried on a Filson double mackinaw long cruiser. Very nice and warm, but a little big in the medium (arms). Also $550. I also found an incredible Bleu De Paname wool single breasted peacoat that looked great, but was $450. I bought all of the stuff above, plus the Le Labourer jacket for the same price as one of those other jackets. I'm happy with my choice so far.
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Post by DigDug on Jan 8, 2017 21:25:51 GMT -6
So I ordered the Le Labourer jacket. So what do you think? |
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