Recent content by smm

Thanks. Nope, unfortunately the lining does not zip out. Chalk that up to my wish list for this coat! Zip-out lining, inner pockets, and just a bit longer.

I bought some wooden ebony buttons to replace the gold ones, and had the buttons and loops on the shoulders removed. I thought about having the belt removed, since I'm not sure I really like the way it pinches in the coat at the waist, but decided to leave it. Unfortunately, the tailor I took...

I bought and modified a black wool bridge coat. Thought others might be interested, or at least find the details on this particular coat useful. I bought the bridge coat from American-ArmyNavy.com. It's made by Fidelity. I'm a big guy who wears a 46R suit, and got that same size for the...