Need suggestions for a Tall size Pea Coat

miles_archer · 11-02-2009, 10:34 PM

Hey all...I am looking for a Pea Coat in a long or tall size. I found one I liked from L.L.Bean but it is sold out for a long time. I also found a couple I like from Brooks Brothers and J Peterman but they are not available in Tall sizes. I suppose I could order one of them and have the sleeves lengthened but I was hoping the outerwear mavens in Fedoratown would have some better ideas. Thanks in advance.

Peacoat · 11-03-2009, 06:28 PM

Obviously I am partial to issue Navy peacoats prior to 1980. The fit is so much better, the quality is better and they have history. I do, however, realize some really big guys have problems finding the larger sizes in vintage.

If you can wear a 44 long, there are currently two of them available at the site listed below. I don't think either is pre 1980, but the fit is so much better (slimmer) than the civilian models, even post 1980. If you wear a 46L or 48L, these are much more difficult to find. Occasionally they show up on Ebay, but they are rare.

I would stay away from buying a coat with the idea that the sleeves can be lengthened. Sometimes that works, but often there just isn't enough fabric.

http://www.vintagetrends.com/militar...=Navy+Pea+Coat

bruce wayne · 11-03-2009, 07:36 PM

http://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp/...-1&cm_vc=29659

s_crumb · 11-04-2009, 08:29 PM

I bought a tall sized pea coat a while ago. It's a J. Crew off of Ebay. Finally got cold enough to wear it the other day. Nice coat.

miles_archer · 11-13-2009, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the help I looked at all your suggestions. I did end up going with an LL Bean coat (they pulled some from their retail stores) because of the tall issue, price and the fact that it wasn't too heavy. The only problem is the buttons are pretty boring. Does anyone know where to find anchor buttons with the 13 stars like the Eastman (pre-war) pea coats?

Peacoat · 11-14-2009, 08:32 AM

I would say that ". . .the buttons are pretty boring." is an understatement!

If you are looking for the old bakelite buttons as pictured below, they are hard to find. Occasionally some will show up on Ebay, but they are rare. If they are the same ones used by Eastman, evidently there is a modern supplier somewhere, but I haven't run across them.

If you wanted something with more color, you could update to the officer/CPO button which has the eagle and 13 stars as pictured below:

The above button is available as the US Navy button in the link below:

http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/... dCategory=87

Or you could go with the current issue black plastic button which has been in service since pre WWII. It would be better than what you have now.

11-02-2009, 10:34 PM	#1
miles_archer Familiar Face Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 54	Need suggestions for a Tall size Pea Coat Hey all...I am looking for a Pea Coat in a long or tall size. I found one I liked from L.L.Bean but it is sold out for a long time. I also found a couple I like from Brooks Brothers and J Peterman but they are not available in Tall sizes. I suppose I could order one of them and have the sleeves lengthened but I was hoping the outerwear mavens in Fedoratown would have some better ideas. Thanks in advance. __________________ "I'm going to town honey what you want me to bring you back? A pint of boos and a John B. Stetson Hat" -Jimmie Rodgers

11-03-2009, 06:28 PM	#2
Peacoat Practically Family Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 551	Obviously I am partial to issue Navy peacoats prior to 1980. The fit is so much better, the quality is better and they have history. I do, however, realize some really big guys have problems finding the larger sizes in vintage. If you can wear a 44 long, there are currently two of them available at the site listed below. I don't think either is pre 1980, but the fit is so much better (slimmer) than the civilian models, even post 1980. If you wear a 46L or 48L, these are much more difficult to find. Occasionally they show up on Ebay, but they are rare. I would stay away from buying a coat with the idea that the sleeves can be lengthened. Sometimes that works, but often there just isn't enough fabric. http://www.vintagetrends.com/militar...=Navy+Pea+Coat __________________ Nothing matters much and most things don't matter at all.

11-03-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
bruce wayne Practically Family Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi-town by way of Indiana Posts: 642	http://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp/...-1&cm_vc=29659 __________________ In memory of Jason Todd A good Soldier Founding member: Chicago South Side Mobsters

11-13-2009, 11:35 PM	#5
miles_archer Familiar Face Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 54	Eastman buttons? Thanks for the help I looked at all your suggestions. I did end up going with an LL Bean coat (they pulled some from their retail stores) because of the tall issue, price and the fact that it wasn't too heavy. The only problem is the buttons are pretty boring. Does anyone know where to find anchor buttons with the 13 stars like the Eastman (pre-war) pea coats? __________________ "I'm going to town honey what you want me to bring you back? A pint of boos and a John B. Stetson Hat" -Jimmie Rodgers

11-14-2009, 08:32 AM	#6
Peacoat Practically Family Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 551	I would say that ". . .the buttons are pretty boring." is an understatement! If you are looking for the old bakelite buttons as pictured below, they are hard to find. Occasionally some will show up on Ebay, but they are rare. If they are the same ones used by Eastman, evidently there is a modern supplier somewhere, but I haven't run across them. If you wanted something with more color, you could update to the officer/CPO button which has the eagle and 13 stars as pictured below: The above button is available as the US Navy button in the link below: http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/... dCategory=87 Or you could go with the current issue black plastic button which has been in service since pre WWII. It would be better than what you have now. __________________ Nothing matters much and most things don't matter at all.

11-04-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
s_crumb New in Town Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Korea Posts: 5	I bought a tall sized pea coat a while ago. It's a J. Crew off of Ebay. Finally got cold enough to wear it the other day. Nice coat.

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