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mattmaybloom

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Hey guys, first post and I love this forum. This is my overcoat (which is pretty lame compared to some of the coats on here)
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Metatron

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Finally got round to buying an overcoat.
I like to use army surplus outerwear that doesn't look too military to mix things up a bit.






This is apparently a deadstock Belgian airforce coat from the 1980s.

I plan to replace the golden buttons with leather football buttons, as a sort of tribute to the British Warm coat style. What do you think?
 
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Auld Edwardian

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Gentlemen,

For your enjoyment I have posted snaps of my late maternal Grandfather’s 1940’s oatmeal coloured Harris Tweed Topcoat. I had it relined about twelve years ago. The admiring tailor told me to replace this coat would cost around $800.00, and it would not have the niffy watch or keys pocket. He advised me not to readily part with it. I told him I had intention of ever doing so!
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Auld Edwardian

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Hey guys, first post and I love this forum. This is my overcoat (which is pretty lame compared to some of the coats on here) View attachment 40803
Great Hat,
Nice Coat
Hey guys, first post and I love this forum. This is my overcoat (which is pretty lame compared to some of the coats on here) View attachment 40803
Also don't think so badly of your coat. It's a perfectly respectable looking gentlemen's coat. And a self tie bowtie adds to the class.
 

mattmaybloom

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Great Hat,
Nice Coat

Also don't think so badly of your coat. It's a perfectly respectable looking gentlemen's coat. And a self tie bowtie adds to the class.
Thanks for the kind words, when I was shopping for an overcoat I really wanted a double breasted one with a belt, but I had a hard enough time finding one that was full length (within my budget of course)

I got laughed at a lot at first for the bow tie but now people at my job come up to me and ask me where to get them and how to tie them.

As for the fedora, I love hats and as soon as I got a suit ant tie job I couldn't wait to buy one.
 

Metatron

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Matt, welcome. The coat looks very classic. Indeed it is hard to find coats with the right length nowadays, very short jackets and coats which are close to suit jacket length are in.
The story about your co-workers is familiar -funny isn't it how that vintage style grows on people.

Edwardian, Wow, beautiful. Even better that it has the added sentimental value coming from your grandfather.
It seems to button quite low?
 
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Auld Edwardian

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Thanks for the kind words, when I was shopping for an overcoat I really wanted a double breasted one with a belt, but I had a hard enough time finding one that was full length (within my budget of course)

I got laughed at a lot at first for the bow tie but now people at my job come up to me and ask me where to get them and how to tie them.

As for the fedora, I love hats and as soon as I got a suit ant tie job I couldn't wait to buy one.

I wear bow ties almost exclusively, and should warn you they are extremely habit forming! I just did an inventory and found out to my delight that I now am the proud owner of 31 of them! I tell people that bow ties are not for everyone. One must feel confident and comfortable in one's own skin, and have a healthy amount of indifference of the occasional rude remark. And one should always remember, the bearer of that unkind remark rarely has room to talk considering their sartorial choices compared to yours
 

Auld Edwardian

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Matt, welcome. The coat looks very classic. Indeed it is hard to find coats with the right length nowadays, very short jackets and coats which are close to suit jacket length are in.
The story about your co-workers is familiar -funny isn't it how that vintage style grows on people.

Edwardian, Wow, beautiful. Even better that it has the added sentimental value coming from your grandfather.
It seems to button quite low?

Good Evening Kind Sir,
There are several more buttons higher up, however I wanted you folks to be able to also see the liner. Another thing, when the coat is buttoned, you do not see the buttons, as they are hidden under the front overlaying flap.
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Eddie Derbyshire

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Good Evening Kind Sir,
There are several more buttons higher up, however I wanted you folks to be able to also see the liner. Another thing, when the coat is buttoned, you do not see the buttons, as they are hidden under the front overlaying flap.
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Absolutely lovely coat - really nice with all the period features, but I'd say it looks timeless really! A lovely garment to have, especially, echoing Metatron, that it came from your grandfather.
Bow ties aren't something I'm able to get on with myself, despite having a few now. But as you say, you've got to love what you're in!

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Eddie Derbyshire

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Hey guys, first post and I love this forum. This is my overcoat (which is pretty lame compared to some of the coats on here) View attachment 40803
It's a nice classic cut, very smart. Takes time to find the perfect one - you'll find it eventually! But in the mean time, that one is lovely - goes well with your whole Mad Men vibe. Nicely put together outfit.

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Auld Edwardian

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Absolutely lovely coat - really nice with all the period features, but I'd say it looks timeless really! A lovely garment to have, especially, echoing Metatron, that it came from your grandfather.
Bow ties aren't something I'm able to get on with myself, despite having a few now. But as you say, you've got to love what you're in!

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Absolutely lovely coat - really nice with all the period features, but I'd say it looks timeless really! A lovely garment to have, especially, echoing Metatron, that it came from your grandfather.
Bow ties aren't something I'm able to get on with myself, despite having a few now. But as you say, you've got to love what you're in!

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Dear Midlands Britannic Gentleman,

Thank you for you kind remarks. Yes, and I agree that it does have a timeless classic look, and only hints at it's true age if one has a discerning eye and notices the period pockets. I like to wear it this time of year with my Lock & Co Coke (See Below) when one goes out to "See Amid The Winter Snow" (See King's College:
) how one is going to get to church etc.

As to how to tie one's bow tie, Ben Silver has a good illustrated example here:http://www.bensilver.com/tknot-bowtie.dlp
Also Brooks Brothers has a video example here: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/how-to-tie-a-tie,default,pg.html#
So keep the good British stiff upper lip, take your time, and master the art of then bow tie. It's one of those refined gentlemanly arts. Also the uninitiated will marvel and wonder how one manages to accomplish this task. Another thing to consider, one always looks natty with one, even with a suit jacket off. I hope the above instruction information is an encouragement.

I rise, doff my coke, and lift a pint of Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale to your health.

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Eddie Derbyshire

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Dear Sir



http://www.bensilver.com/tknot-bowtie.dlp


Dear Midlands Britannic Gentleman,

Thank you for you kind remarks. Yes, and I agree that it does have a timeless classic look, and only hints at it's true age if one has a discerning eye and notices the period pockets. I like to wear it this time of year with my Lock & Co Coke (See Below) when one goes out to "See Amid The Winter Snow" (See King's College:
) how one is going to get to church etc.

As to how to tie one's bow tie, Ben Silver has a good illustrated example here:http://www.bensilver.com/tknot-bowtie.dlp
Also Brooks Brothers has a video example here: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/how-to-tie-a-tie,default,pg.html#
So keep the good British stiff upper lip, take your time, and master the art of then bow tie. It's one of those refined gentlemanly arts. Also the uninitiated will marvel and wonder how one manages to accomplish this task. Another thing to consider, one always looks natty with one, even with a suit jacket off. I hope the above instruction information is an encouragement.

I rise, doff my coke, and lift a pint of Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale to your health.

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No no, I know perfectly well how to tie one - it just isn't something I'd choose to wear on a regular basis. I prefer vintage neckties (I have about 500, compared to the 7 or so bow ties). Just a personal taste thing.
Although with the discussion yesterday, I did decide to put one on - my wife said it went well with my moustache, which isn't something I'd thought of before. So I've nothing against them!

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Eddie Derbyshire

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Dear Sir



http://www.bensilver.com/tknot-bowtie.dlp


Dear Midlands Britannic Gentleman,

Thank you for you kind remarks. Yes, and I agree that it does have a timeless classic look, and only hints at it's true age if one has a discerning eye and notices the period pockets. I like to wear it this time of year with my Lock & Co Coke (See Below) when one goes out to "See Amid The Winter Snow" (See King's College:
) how one is going to get to church etc.

As to how to tie one's bow tie, Ben Silver has a good illustrated example here:http://www.bensilver.com/tknot-bowtie.dlp
Also Brooks Brothers has a video example here: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/how-to-tie-a-tie,default,pg.html#
So keep the good British stiff upper lip, take your time, and master the art of then bow tie. It's one of those refined gentlemanly arts. Also the uninitiated will marvel and wonder how one manages to accomplish this task. Another thing to consider, one always looks natty with one, even with a suit jacket off. I hope the above instruction information is an encouragement.

I rise, doff my coke, and lift a pint of Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale to your health.

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And likewise, to your health

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