Who's buying a new coat for winter?

Who's buying a new coat for winter?

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So

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26,271 posts

221 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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I've got formal coats and a shooting coat, but nothing in between. I need a smart casual coat that isn't too cumbersome but warm enough when it turns parky.

Anyone else eyeing up the possibilities? If so what are you thinking (it might give me some ideas!).

T5SOR

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224 months

Goaty Bill 2

3,393 posts

118 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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I suspect there will be varying views on the definition of the term 'formal' in this context.

I will admit in advance to having something of a fetish for overcoats and I will be doing my best to avoid buying one this year.
While I would be unlikely to wear one of my better overcoats with jeans, I would be even less likely to be wearing jeans in the first place.

That said, I think what you are wearing at any given time can 'de-formalise' most coats quickly enough? Would depend somewhat on colour and style of course. I favour wide lapel, back belted, double breasted myself.
Most modern coats aren't very heavy or warm in fact. Not when compared to overcoats of just 60-70 years ago.

Can you give us a visual clue as to what you see as too formal for (I assume) smart casual?


Rich_W

12,548 posts

211 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Peacoat.


That is all smile

Front bottom

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189 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Sheets Tabuer

18,898 posts

214 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Front bottom said:
That reminds me, need to buy bin bags.

So

Original Poster:

26,271 posts

221 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Goaty Bill 2 said:
I suspect there will be varying views on the definition of the term 'formal' in this context.

I will admit in advance to having something of a fetish for overcoats and I will be doing my best to avoid buying one this year.
While I would be unlikely to wear one of my better overcoats with jeans, I would be even less likely to be wearing jeans in the first place.

That said, I think what you are wearing at any given time can 'de-formalise' most coats quickly enough? Would depend somewhat on colour and style of course. I favour wide lapel, back belted, double breasted myself.
Most modern coats aren't very heavy or warm in fact. Not when compared to overcoats of just 60-70 years ago.

Can you give us a visual clue as to what you see as too formal for (I assume) smart casual?
I tend to wear Crombie type coats for formal wear. Wool, single breasted, just above the knee.

I want something parka-like, but light and probably with a drawstring waist. The North Face does some nice shaped stuff, but I am wary that they have become a bit chavvy.




HTP99

22,443 posts

139 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Rich_W said:


Peacoat.


That is all smile
Yep, I picked up a black peacoat from All Saints in the spring a few years ago for £125 reduced from about £250, apart from needing a dry clean and the sleeve linings looking a bit worse for wear, it's still in a great condition; I love it, its warm, stylish, can be worn smart, casual or can't be arsed, whatever!

They are timeless.

So

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Sunday 23rd September 2018
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HTP99 said:
Yep, I picked up a black peacoat from All Saints in the spring a few years ago for £125 reduced from about £250, apart from needing a dry clean and the sleeve linings looking a bit worse for wear, it's still in a great condition; I love it, its warm, stylish, can be worn smart, casual or can't be arsed, whatever!

They are timeless.
I don't think one would be warm enough, because they don't repel any water and don't do up to the neck.


vixen1700

22,669 posts

269 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Bought a Barbour Gillingham in John Lewis a little while back.

Nice and warm, keeps the rain out and not bulky at all.

http://www.drmikeographer.co.uk/barbour-gillingham...

Also doesn't look too 'country' which is good, living in London. smile

Gameface

16,565 posts

76 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Bought one these last week.

Nearly £500 off.

Absolutely fantastic coat. Can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.mastrum.com/3-in-1-snow-parka-inc-mas1...

Also comes in grey if you prefer that.

So

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Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Gameface said:
Bought one these last week.

Nearly £500 off.

Absolutely fantastic coat. Can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.mastrum.com/3-in-1-snow-parka-inc-mas1...

Also comes in grey if you prefer that.
Looks excellent value. I do wonder whether it;s a bit heavy for my requirement.

HTP99

22,443 posts

139 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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So said:
Gameface said:
Bought one these last week.

Nearly £500 off.

Absolutely fantastic coat. Can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.mastrum.com/3-in-1-snow-parka-inc-mas1...

Also comes in grey if you prefer that.
Looks excellent value. I do wonder whether it;s a bit heavy for my requirement.
Yeahh, looks fine if you live in the the Antarctic!

HTP99

22,443 posts

139 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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So said:
HTP99 said:
Yep, I picked up a black peacoat from All Saints in the spring a few years ago for £125 reduced from about £250, apart from needing a dry clean and the sleeve linings looking a bit worse for wear, it's still in a great condition; I love it, its warm, stylish, can be worn smart, casual or can't be arsed, whatever!

They are timeless.
I don't think one would be warm enough, because they don't repel any water and don't do up to the neck.
The lapels on mine go up and fasten in such a way that the neck is covered, it doesn't repel water but it's thick enough for you not to get wet, having said that if I know it's going to rain I'll wear my North Face rain jacket thing.

MC Bodge

21,552 posts

174 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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HTP99 said:
So said:
Gameface said:
Bought one these last week.

Nearly £500 off.

Absolutely fantastic coat. Can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.mastrum.com/3-in-1-snow-parka-inc-mas1...

Also comes in grey if you prefer that.
Looks excellent value. I do wonder whether it;s a bit heavy for my requirement.
Yeahh, looks fine if you live in the the Antarctic!
Is it actually that warm? It is an expensive fleece liner'd 3-in-1 jacket. Not that dissimilar to other 3-in-1's I'd have thought.

caelite

4,273 posts

111 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Actually bought mine in June. Had my eye on one for a while and it popped up on sale (£70, RRP is £170, tends to sell for around £120). An Alpha Industries MA-1 bomber jacket.

Good quality, feels solidly put together, and exceptionally warm. No hood to it, but personally I prefer that (I prefer to wear a hat).

https://www.alphaindustries.com/alpha-ma-1-flight-...

Goaty Bill 2

3,393 posts

118 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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So said:
Goaty Bill 2 said:
I suspect there will be varying views on the definition of the term 'formal' in this context.

I will admit in advance to having something of a fetish for overcoats and I will be doing my best to avoid buying one this year.
While I would be unlikely to wear one of my better overcoats with jeans, I would be even less likely to be wearing jeans in the first place.

That said, I think what you are wearing at any given time can 'de-formalise' most coats quickly enough? Would depend somewhat on colour and style of course. I favour wide lapel, back belted, double breasted myself.
Most modern coats aren't very heavy or warm in fact. Not when compared to overcoats of just 60-70 years ago.

Can you give us a visual clue as to what you see as too formal for (I assume) smart casual?
I tend to wear Crombie type coats for formal wear. Wool, single breasted, just above the knee.

I want something parka-like, but light and probably with a drawstring waist. The North Face does some nice shaped stuff, but I am wary that they have become a bit chavvy.
I couldn't possibly comment (re: North Face. (shudder)) smile

All my favourites have come from New & Lingwood, double breasted, big lapels and collars.

You could consider a well lined trench style rain coat (if you don't already have one). I have a couple from back when Bugatti (the German clothing company, not the Italian, (now German) car company) made classic styled trench coats - think Bogart's coat in the final scene of Casablanca (which was actually Aquascutum, not Burberry as has been often claimed).
A good one will 'dumb down' nicely with a casual look, yet give you something you can pull over your best suit and still look the part.

But given your stated preference, the Barbour above looks quite good.
Downside to wax jackets is that they can make a mess of lighter shade leather seats.



Gameface

16,565 posts

76 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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So said:
Gameface said:
Bought one these last week.

Nearly £500 off.

Absolutely fantastic coat. Can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.mastrum.com/3-in-1-snow-parka-inc-mas1...

Also comes in grey if you prefer that.
Looks excellent value. I do wonder whether it;s a bit heavy for my requirement.
You can take the inner coat out of it completely so it's then basically a luxury unlined parka. You can also wear the inner coat by itself if you wish. It's very versatile.

The quality is off the scale. So many pockets. You can detach the goggles etc. Comes with a torch!







I've been a fan of MA.STRUM for a while. They do some cracking stuff but hand on heart this the best coat I've ever owned. Knocks the st out of Stone Island or CP Company.

Edited by Gameface on Sunday 23 September 20:14

So

Original Poster:

26,271 posts

221 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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Gameface said:
So said:
Gameface said:
Bought one these last week.

Nearly £500 off.

Absolutely fantastic coat. Can't recommend it highly enough!

https://www.mastrum.com/3-in-1-snow-parka-inc-mas1...

Also comes in grey if you prefer that.
Looks excellent value. I do wonder whether it;s a bit heavy for my requirement.
You can take the inner coat out of it completly so it's then basically a luxury unlined parka. You can also wear the inner coat by itself if you wish. It's very versatile.

The quality is off the scale. So many pockets. You can detach the goggles etc. Comes with a torch!







I've been a fan of MA.STRUM for a while. They do some cracking stuff but hand on heart this the best coat I've ever owned. Knocks the st out of Stone Island or CP Company.
If I start working in mountain rescue I'll take another look.

mikef

4,826 posts

250 months

Sunday 23rd September 2018
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If you like a country look and don’t want the waxed look, Dubarry have a nice range: https://www.dubarryboots.com/ballyfin-men-s-tweed-...