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  1. busstonedfx

    I need some HAT help!!!!

    Hi everyone, Long time lurker here.... I have a hat style here that I think I finally settled on. Western style, not a fedora, however... but it's not a baseball cap! LOL I have my heart set on a Stetson... Good marketing, or something, but it's the one I want :p It would be my first "classic"...
  2. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I wanted to add something to the civilian coat I had- it has some cheap thin cotton pockets (my only gripe)... black courdoury/moleskin would be a pretty signifigant upgrade for sure the cord in the kerseys is warm, I just didn't know if they chose that because it was the "best", rather than...
  3. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I was considering bringing another coat I had to the tailor, to mimic these coats.... but I also was considering lining the pocket with flannel/moleskin instead of corduory. Would one be better suited than the other? Corduroy is more durable, but flannel is warmer, softer, and more...
  4. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    regretfully, i wound up sending the 32 back... it looked good on me, but i couldn't move in it, and couldn't justify the cost of altering it... nor did i really want to, deep down. i messaged the seller and we worked out a deal, and i sent it back because they had someone else already lined up...
  5. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I'll do that if there's a decent tailor still open for sure.... this coronavirus thing shut my city down... i guess moving the buttons would be a last resort... there's no rush on this, moving the buttons would have been an instant, cheap fix with all this time on my hands now after getting...
  7. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    thinking moving these buttons like 1/4 or 1/2 on each side would make this more comfortable, just worried it would mess w the way the jacket lays on a body... gonna see what a tailor says ! thank you for the reply
  8. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    thank you for the reply- the collar just was laid wrong in the picture, it seems okay on a second inspection here- I don't believe the buttons were moved.... I actually think the person I bought this coat from was a woman, and she wore the coat opening the other way, somewhat relaxing the way...
  9. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    thanks for the reply- i agree that it looks right, but i couldn't lift my arms or hug someone with it buttoned without feeling like i'm gonna break it.... definitely can't wear a thick sweater with it.... is this how it should be? with it unbuttoned.... it fits pretty nice there's a fine line...
  10. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    The 1945 in 32 arrived this morning: https://imgur.com/a/4PkNfNN It's tighter than the 66' 34r... the 1945 size 32 measures 17" p2p, 25.5" sleeves, 17" shoulders... I have difficulty buttoning it, and if it was buttoned, i wouldn't be able to give anyone a hug comfortably I don't need 2...
  11. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So in case anyone who has been following my peacoat journey is curious: This 66' kersey I got today in 34 fits like a glove, a bit tighter than my liking... if I wear a sweater under it, or gain 5 pounds, it probably will feel too tight to be comfortable..but 100% gonna keep this for...
  13. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    your pick between the '49 and '58? just curious- if i see any of those in a 46l in my searches i'll let you know... I've been living on eBay so my 1980's melton in 32r arrived: https://imgur.com/a/f6mMGYI the 80's melton in 32r is too small (p2p: 17" shoulders 16.5", sleeves: 25" )... it...
  14. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Thank you Mr. P
  15. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    can anyone confirm that this is a 66' tag?:0
  16. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    it's for sure addicting,. I went from not knowing anything, to borderline obsessed, seeking specific years in a coat that wouldn't even fit me at the moment lol eBay is pretty good about protecting buyers recently... makes it more likely to buy the coat "just to see" with no risk of returns...
  17. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    reddit tells me "One side is cord and the other is a fleeced cotton. The cord side takes the friction when your shoving your hands in and the fleeced is for added warmth." and the seller assured me this was not altered, and was made this way... when everything is here i'll take a bunch of...
  19. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    so the man replied that there are no moth holes but a hole in the lining. I think I could live with that. the sleeve is actually 24.5" not 24"... I think it could work... ok i hesitated for a bit, and couldn't help myself. but a question about this corduroy... is it weird that it's smooth on...
  20. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Post WWII 45' was 100% kersey too, right? I'm gonna buy this with the money I am getting back for the kersey coat I just received in 34r... I'm gonna go broke collecting coats.... @Peacoat - considering that 60's 34r was big on me, this 45' 32 should fit me correctly, in your guesstimation...
  21. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I am in agreement, I believe Schott are being misleading with that claim. Their 740 is 75% reprocessed Melton... Not 100% Kersey
  22. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    @Peacoat - This coat looks like it has a 45 tag from your dating post , in a size 32, but the seller doesn't mention or show any corduroy in the pockets....This would be kersey, right? I went from eyeballing one coat, to considering buying a 3rd right now, in hopes of finding the perfect one..
  23. busstonedfx

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    @Peacoat- you have went above and beyond, answering every question I had with great clarity. I knew I I came to the right place, and I thank you again! I'm looking forward to trying this 80's melton in 32r, should be here Monday! I guess I shouldn't need to spend 400 something on a new one from...

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