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  1. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235839938503 I've measured a few of my coats and work jackets and I agree with you. When I measure P2P I measure from the seam that runs down the side of the garment from the armpit, which effectively is the halfway point. I suspect some people lay the item flat and...
  2. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    It's a peacoat all right. I had the seller verify the chest measurements and it was 22" P2P, 25" arm, and 32" to the hem. I reckon I'm going to need 20" P2P, 23" arm, and a 29" hem. I had my wife measure my chest and I'm definately 42"..... Go figure! The seller on Fleabay is UK based and a top...
  3. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    It's enormous! Far too big around the chest, comes nearly to my knees and as the sleeves, well... I've sent it back, the seller was very decent and made it a provision of the sale if it didn't fit. I reckon I need to go two sizes down, which is odd as my chest size is 42" and all my jackets are...
  4. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Thanks Jagg. I got in in the UK from a seller on flea bay, we’d been chatting for a while about it before I decided to go for it. From the pics it’s in remarkable condition but I am a bit worried about the size, it’s a 42, as Mr. Peacoat says, as the P2P measurements are 22” but the shoulders...
  5. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I don't want too much room, I want it to have a fitted look but not so fitted that it crumples a pressed shirt, but not so roomy that it looks like a tent. I have an overcoat that is perfect for the less formal aspects of my life. It's a size 38 chest and it's a close fit, I can wear a shirt and...
  6. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Thank you, that's what I'm hoping. I'm not a jumper wearer normally, hate the things, but I am hoping I can wear a nice informal shirt underneath without crushing it, or a shirt and tie for work when I don't have to be totally booted and suited.
  7. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Thanks for replying, sadly that pic was taken from the sellers advert and was the only tag image they included in the sale portfolio of pics. The coat itself is an 8 button showing example, so if I understand the info contained in this thread it's WWII and before.
  8. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Well troops, I've just pressed go on a WWII 8 button showing peacoat with a 22" P2P measurement. A mixed feeling of boyish excitement and trepidation but the seller is willing to take returns if it doesn't work out. Hopefully it'll arrive quickly and when it does I'll post some pics for the...
  9. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Both looking good chaps, but I agree that the smaller coats give a leaner look. I much prefer the WWII 8 button showing coats, I like the informal look of the collar lapels, but trying to find one in the condition I want is proving difficult. Having seen your six button showing examples I might...
  10. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Yep, I’m a lab man, my boy is not black, he’s red fox, huge but as gentle as they come. I have a spaniel too, who’s as mad as a box of frogs and a tiny toothless terrier cross rescued from the streets of Bucharest, who bosses the other two about. My hunt is full on, I’ve seen one or two but not...
  11. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    That’s a smart outfit, and doesn’t look too big at all. Unlike the frozen wasteland of the Baltic winters we in Blighty don’t experience the cold to the extent you do. Always makes me chuckle when people here mutter it’s freezing when it’s +4 deg C when in Bardufoss, or Cold Lake, or Fairbanks...
  12. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Thanks Mr. Peacoat. I've read all the sizing guidance and the thread and because of all that I've been focusing my energies on a size 40 as you suggest. All my suit jackets are a 42 and I had my wife measure me and that's what she tells me I am so I thought I'd ask just in case there was...
  13. Gibby's dog

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Hello ladies and gentlemen, after recently discovering this gem of a thread I've signed up to join the fun, but also to seek some guidance if the connoisseurs here are able to oblige. I'm looking for a peacoat but not sure which size I should be looking for. Living in blighty presents some...

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