Vintage Topcoat?

[Deleted member 16736]

Hi, I'm looking around now for a vintage repro wool overcoat and this one from Jos. A. Bank was recommended on www.vintagedancer.com. I know nothing about vintage overcoats, since to me they all look vintage. Is this an accurate reproduction of a 1940's overcoat? I have one book on 40's fashion but can't find any overcoats in there. Here's the link:

http://www.josbank.com:80/menswear/shop/Product_11001_10050_101696?orderId=17083235

Thank you.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Is this an accurate reproduction of a 1940's overcoat?

This was made to look its age (early 21st century); it was never intended to look like a 1940s reproduction. That said, the style -- most specifically, the lapel size and gorge-- is reminiscent of coats from the mid 1950s.


Here are some 1940s overcoats for visual reference:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-40s-MENS-BL...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item1c1d337673

http://cgi.ebay.com/B-W-PHOTO-1950S...08745?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item2c5e7b6f49

 

[Deleted member 16736]

This was made to look its age (early 21st century); it was never intended to look like a 1940s reproduction. That said, the style -- most specifically, the lapel size and gorge-- is reminiscent of coats from the mid 1950s.


Here are some 1940s overcoats for visual reference:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-40s-MENS-BL...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item1c1d337673

http://cgi.ebay.com/B-W-PHOTO-1950S...08745?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item2c5e7b6f49

Thanks, that was very helpful. But except for the cuff sleeves, I don't really notice much of a difference from modern overcoats. What is the difference?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

What is the difference?

More than anything, it's the width of the lapels.