Show Us Your OVERCOATS

[buler]

Oh, my...!! That is an awesome coat!!

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Thanks, I couldn't leave it because it also fit me perfectly.

B

 

[Doctor Damage]

I didn't realize this but the USMC is using wool greatcoats on parades, or in some instances anyways. Maybe Micheal will find one of these coats thrifting and we'll get to see some close-up photos.

 

[Michael A]

I didn't realize this but the USMC is using wool greatcoats on parades, or in some instances anyways. Maybe Micheal will find one of these coats thrifting and we'll get to see some close-up photos.

haven't run across one yet Dr. Looks a lot like a bridge coat with epaulets instead of boards and a patent leather belt instead of a half belt. And speaking of bridge coats, I think I may try to wear mine tomorrow. Today it was J Press
DSCN8436 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8444 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good one, or at least good coat weather,
Michael

 

[Michael A]

I did manage to get the Navy Bridge Coat out today. Or I should say on.
DSCN8464 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8462 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
I could use losing an inch or two off the middle, of me not the coat. Worn with a wool tartan shirt I made myself a few years ago and some old Swiss Army surplus fishtail pants.
2-13-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good one,
Michael

 

[Doctor Damage]

^ You're always well kitted out for winter, all that wool. I like how that coat is the perfect fit & length for you. Amazing find.

 

[Michael A]

^ You're always well kitted out for winter, all that wool. I like how that coat is the perfect fit & length for you. Amazing find.

Gotta have wool if it's winter. I seldom wear anything else. I agree that the coat is a nice looking fit, but it could use 2" more width through the body for wear over a tunic or sport coat. I like the shoulder and sleeve fits very well. It was a good find in any case. I need to get a little more wear time on it before winter fades.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[iwantthatimp]

During the height of summer last year, while inspired by Michael A's flicker feed I picked up a long (70's I would guess) crombi. I have a bit of an obsession with brown herringbone overcoats (Captain Hastings from Poirot wears the perfect one) and even though I would pick to not have epaulettes or a gun flap, I think the coat pulls it off. The snow in England at the moment means I can dust it off and get some use out of it, paired with some brown southcomb gloves.

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[Doctor Damage]

^ good stuff... you need a scarf!... really like herringbone myself, it can come in a tight, heavy version (like your coat appears to be) or in a thinner version, looks good either way and good at repelling water

 

[Michael A]

During the height of summer last year, while inspired by Michael A's flicker feed I picked up a long (70's I would guess) crombi. I have a bit of an obsession with brown herringbone overcoats (Captain Hastings from Poirot wears the perfect one) and even though I would pick to not have epaulettes or a gun flap, I think the coat pulls it off. The snow in England at the moment means I can dust it off and get some use out of it, paired with some brown southcomb gloves.

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Very nice looking coat. Looks like great heavy cloth and I really like the button to the collar feature. It's a winner.

Michael

 

[iwantthatimp]

Mr A, Thank you, I'm glad such a fine attired gentleman of your calibre approves!

Dr D, I do usually wear a scalf to keep the satisfyingly large collar in check. I took it off for the photo. Well pointed out, top draw sir!

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[Doctor Damage]

Here's a classic british warm, from Saks of all places. I like how it says "Brit Warm" on the tag.

 

[Doctor Damage]

Here's an interesting coat with an odd mish-mash of details.

 

[Doctor Damage]

This is an amazing coat from a tv series called Dracula (2013-2014). It's a costume, of course, but pretty awesome.

 

[Doctor Damage]

Hugh Grant as Jeremy Thorpe in a new tv series called "A Very English Scandal".

 

[michael78]

Picked up this rare 1930s wrap around overcoat a few days ago, i have't seen many examples of this type before.
Unfortunately there are no labels to identify brand what so ever, which is very frustrating. I do believe it is British, the fabric feels a bit ruff like worsted wool, and superbly tailored.

Cheers
Mike

 

[Doctor Damage]

^
that is a wonderful coat, Michael!
the last time I saw a wrap overcoat available retail was in the 1980s
yours is obviously much older

 

[michael78]

Thats Doc, yeah!...30s. It needs a dry clean to get rid of that musty odour you get with vintage clothes.

 

[Doctor Damage]

Thats Doc, yeah!...30s. It needs a dry clean to get rid of that musty odour you get with vintage clothes.

what has worked for me (your mileage may vary) is to hang up smelly gear outside on warm/hot dry days preferably windy days, my experience has been 3 days of that helps a lot, then do a dry clean

on the topic of cleaning, here's a suggestion: a close friend of mine every few years hand cleans his camel hair polo coat in his bathtub, then lets it air dry, he says it works well and obviously doesn't risk a dry cleaning disaster (I had a nice Hugo Boss overcoat frigged up by the cleaners), again though airing it out first is essential

 

[michael78]

Thanks again Doc, will do that. How did he get the wrinkles out after wash?... did he iron the coat?

Mike

 

[Doctor Damage]

Thanks again Doc, will do that. How did he get the wrinkles out after wash?... did he iron the coat?

I asked my friend to provide details of how he washed his polo coat and here's what he had to say:

Warmish water.
Gentle soap, I think I used shampoo.
Once the water is covering the coat, just sort of swish it around gently, working any specific dirty spots a little more so.
Drain the old water. Run fresh water without soap/shampoo and swish around again. Drain once more.
I then run the shower and flip the coat over to make sure any soapy water is washed away.
Turn off the shower and let all water drain away.
Roll the coat and do your best to drain as much water away as possible. The coat will hold a lot!
Hang the coat on the shower curtain, it will be heavy but I let it drip a while.
Roll the coat in a large towel to remove some more water.
You can then hang the coat somewhere but be prepared as it will drip for a long time, hours even.
Alternatively I suppose you could just lay it on a towel to avoid any potential shape alteration, but mine hasn't suffered from that issue.
I've not really noticed much negative as a result. Perhaps the hem is a bit puckered in a couple of spots, but maybe you could iron it out, but I've not bothered with it.
Be careful with the back of the collar so that it is shaped properly while drying.
I've done mine two or three times over the years and it is much softer as a result.
Good luck and just use some common sense especially during the dripping/drying stage to keep its shape properly.

He said if I want clarification on anything to ask. He's done this with a very expensive coat (Brooks Brothers) and it's worked out for him, but this obviously does not constitute a recommendation that this approach would work for your coat, nor is it a guarantee that you'll have similar success, etc. I post it here for info only.

I would add that if you decide to hang it up to dry make sure the hanger is plastic and one of those ones with really wide, shaped lobes to keep the shoulders in shape, since a wet overcoat is a lot heavier than a windcheater (for example) and a narrow hanger might cause it to distort the shoulders.

Anyways, let us know what you eventually do, Michael.