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12-02-2013, 05:16 PM
Can we switch the discussion to which stores sport the best peacoats?
Most of the peacoats shown above are too boxy/squarish, add too much space at the midsection, don't have enough structure, and have too much exposure of the neck and upper chest. Neither stylish nor very practical for shielding against the wind.
I've seen much better peacoats on real people but I've never seen them in stores.
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12-02-2013, 07:11 PM
Quote: (12-02-2013 05:16 PM)SHANbangs Wrote:
Can we switch the discussion to which stores sport the best peacoats?
Most of the peacoats shown above are too boxy/squarish, add too much space at the midsection, don't have enough structure, and have too much exposure of the neck and upper chest. Neither stylish nor very practical for shielding against the wind.
I've seen much better peacoats on real people but I've never seen them in stores.
Gents, get to know you local taylor and or seamstress for this.
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12-02-2013, 07:34 PM
You can flip the collar up on a peacoat when it's really windy.
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12-03-2013, 12:39 AM
i think canada goose is indeed rather stylish. But only appropriate for the cold-as-fuck days.
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12-03-2013, 09:48 PM
I own two peacoats. One is LLBean and the other is a Tommy Hilfiger. The LLB is more classic, thicker, and warmer with a 100% wool outer layer. It's slightly more boxy than the TH which is a little more fitted, but uses an inferior wool/poly blend.
I've also owned the US government-procured version (Sterlingwear of Boston) in the past and I don't like them because they put padding in the shoulders. On the plus side they make many sizes so you can get a good fit.
For the real deal (quality-wise, regarding the wool fabric, if in good condition) you would want to look for a WW2-era vintage pea coat, but they are hard to find in larger sizes (and expensive when you do).
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07-16-2017, 10:36 AM
Bumping up this thread since I'll be moving to St. Petersburg, Russia soon and I'll need a winter coat for the first time in years. Most winter coats are ugly and only functional. I have a Schott peacoat for less cold temperatures (maybe 30 f to 60f) but I need a warm, stylish winter coat for the very frigid Russian winters that I can wear out and look solid whether to clubs, on dates, or to work. Any recommendations? Don't mind spending up to about USD $1000.
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07-16-2017, 10:58 AM
^^ The jacket putin has on is your best investment.
To be really honest, heavy winter gear needs to forgo being stylish to a point for the sake of function (keeping you warm). If you want stylish, get a peacoat, hat, and a thick as *uck scarf. You'll be colder, but that's the price you pay for looking good.
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07-16-2017, 07:52 PM
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