Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

Zach R. · Jan 30, 2006

Thanks for the info baggers, it would be interesting to see if it has all the features you describe, like the full back pleat(I've searched for more pictures of this model, but they all show just the front), I'll be sure to check it out when it comes in.

A Khaki one is next on my list, I've got to stock up on clothes before I head off to College in August.

I don't think I could pay full retail for one of their trenches either, especially since the one I just got retailed for almost $1000 from what I've gathered(I paid a fraction of that).

Sardou · Jan 30, 2006

"Full" Disclosure

Bear in mind that "classic" trench coats (ie Burberry and similar) are cut VERY fully. Unless you are quite powerfully built, you may want to go down a size so as not to be completely engulfed by the coat. As with anything, try it on if you can.

Sardou

Baron Kurtz · Jan 30, 2006

Always get full measurements taken from the garment. And even then take them with a pinch of salt. I've been burned too many times.

btw, What colour trench coat do you want. I may have seen one online (not eBay) that you might like. PM me with details.

bk

The Wingnut · Jan 30, 2006

My trench is a 36 short, and my suit size is a large 34 / small 36(Hey! A 35!). Sizing will most likely vary from manufacturer and even lot to lot. Best thing to do is try it on. Failing that, make sure you can fall back on a return / exchange policy.

Zach R. · Jan 30, 2006

Hmm, the Burberry I got that I posted a few threads down may be a bit too big then if I ordered by suit size?

Robert Conway · Feb 10, 2006

Lost Worlds Trench Coat

A few days ago, on a different thread, we were talking about the Lost Worlds Trench Coat. I had ordered one a few weeks ago and it arrived a few days ago.

http://lostworldsinc.com/Grenfell_Cloth_Trench_Coat.htm

Here is my take on it.

- The Grenfell cloth is gorgeous and looks like it would wear very well.
The coat is lighter than expected, but at 4 lbs still substantial.

- The color is a Light Taupe and the lining a traditional cotton plaid. Most of the buttons are real horn, but there are one or two small, but rather cheap looking plastic ones, which could be replaced. My coat has only one hook around the neck; the picture on their site shows two.

-The belt is about one and a half feet too short. I wonder if they shipped me the wrong one...

- The stichting looks good and over all it is very well made.

Overall it is similar to the Burberry cut, more military than civilian dress.
.
Unfortunately it doesn't fit me and they don't make a bigger size! (48R)

ARGH! So, I will have to send it back and will have to take another look at what's out there.

Pictures to follow.

MudInYerEye · Feb 11, 2006

Robert Conway said:
So, I will have to send it back and will have to take another look at what's out there.

Uh oh.

Baggers · Feb 11, 2006

Bummer. Sorry the size didn't work out for you. :cry:

Yes, please. Take some pictures and post them before you box it up.

MK · Feb 11, 2006

!

That is a lot of money for a rain coat! Even if that is New Zealand dollars.

Robert Conway · Feb 11, 2006

MK said:
That is a lot of money for a rain coat! Even if that is New Zealand dollars.

Birthday present for myself. ;-) I'm hitting one of those milestones next week

I've wanted a really nice trench for years.

But since this one doesn't fit, the search continues...

BellyTank · Feb 11, 2006

MK said:
That is a lot of money for a rain coat! Even if that is New Zealand dollars.

But it is USD!!!

Not NZD-

Lotta lotta money...

B
T

Fu Manchu · Feb 11, 2006

Nice Coats

Wow, they've got some great looking leather up for sale. The B-3 made me drool.

Clothes like that are almost enough to make me get a "real job."

Fu Manchu

Robert C · Feb 11, 2006

What Payment Method

What payment method did you use? (credit card, paypal, or check)????? Just curious....

Rob

SHARPETOYS · Feb 11, 2006

So much for detail!

$875.00 and the wrong size belt and buttons. I think you are so lucky it did not fit. Good luck on your refund.

Robert Conway · Feb 12, 2006

Robert C said:
What payment method did you use? (credit card, paypal, or check)????? Just curious....

Rob

Credit Card

Robert Conway · Feb 12, 2006

SHARPETOYS said:
$875.00 and the wrong size belt and buttons. I think you are so lucky it did not fit. Good luck on your refund.

They already sent me a return authorization code and the coat went in the mail this morning.

Robert Conway · Feb 12, 2006

BellyTank said:
But it is USD!!!
Not NZD-
Lotta lotta money...
B
T

Yep, it was a lot of cash, but I was counting on wearing it for a good 20 years...

But consider this.

The Brooks Brothers trench is about the same price and although it's very well made, I felt the style was a little... flat.

The Burberry is $1300! I knocked it a few threads ago, but had another look at it recently. Apparently I got it mixed up with a different coat (or was temporarily insane) and it turns out that it's actually a very nice piece. But it's $1300. Did I mention that it's $1300 dollars?

Zach R. · Feb 12, 2006

I was lucky that I got my Burberry for less than 200, brand new.

So, you wear about a 50? I'll keep on the lookout.

BellyTank · Feb 12, 2006

Plenty of Burb's and others on eBay all the time, going for relative peanuts...

B
T

Robert Conway · Feb 12, 2006

Zach R. said:
I was lucky that I got my Burberry for less than 200, brand new.
>So, you wear about a 50? I'll keep on the lookout.

Thanks for the offer; a heads up would be most appreciated.

I wear a 48R suit jacket. I figure I need something like a 52 or 54 to fit it over a sport jacket, since a trench is supposed to be worn a little on the big size.

cheers,

Robert Conway

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