Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

[Ordinary Guy]

That is a perfect fit, OG! Congrats.

Thank You sir, I am a very lucky man.....

 

[Italian-wiseguy]

My trenchcoat (ex italian army)

(I'm probably the worst photographer in the whole world, I know::. besides, I have to use a real camera and not my cell phone!)

ciao!

 

[Italian-wiseguy]

As a side note, one thing that I like of military clothing (this is one of the few items that I actually wear) is that it fits as military clothing, i.e.... it fits!
High armholes and everything. Sleeves are a just a little (a little) snug when used with most "civilian" coats underneath, but that's fine for me.

 

[Pegasus jackets]

Ciao Wiseguy,

Very nice trench (the Italians always have great style) and fully agree with you on this one.
Some vintage military clothing is hard to wear in "everyday" conditions but I have a 1940's-1950's trench that I wear quite often. Granted, the high armholes and snug fit are not as practical as a modern trench but then again the look is completely different (and more elegant IMHO). This is a US army trench with a removable lining. Without the lining it can be worn over a suit jacket without compromising too much comfort. I love this coat because it has all the right details without going overboard with buckles and straps (true to military styling of form follows function). It is elegant and practical. Another key is that it has straight mounted sleeves similar to yous, and not "raglan" sleeves/shoulders. I feel the straight shoulders look equally good with or without a structured jacket underneath. Here's a pic:

 

[Italian-wiseguy]

Thank you, Pegasus! Nice coat that US Army one!
I'm with you about straight mounted sleeves: I actually prefer the look.

 

[PADDY]

Being in Italy, a lovely Borso or Barbisio would look so much nicer with that great trench of yours (The Beret and Trench combination just gives me memories of a British TV series from the 70's). Great Trench..!!

 

[Italian-wiseguy]

I'll take the advice and wear a Barbisio (I don't own a Borso... yet! )
(beret and trench reminds me of an italian comic character as well )
thank you Paddy!!

 

[Pegasus jackets]

Beret and Trench is also very French!

And no, I'm not an amateur poet ;-)

Thanks Wiseguy. Viva trenches with the set-in sleeve!!! Although I'm pretty sure that the first trench coats had raglan sleeves...

 

[Spitfire]

Just won this at Ebay last week - and the weather seems so right for giving it a round in the park: Almost new Aquascutum.

I like it - very much.

 

[Tomasso]

Love the look....and especially the scarf, Spit.

 

[Spitfire]

Why thank you A.C. - the scarf is from J.Peterman - guesse they still sell them. Very nice and surprisingly good quality. To the price I mean.

 

[Smithy]

Love the trench Søren, suits you to a tee old boy

I see you've got a moustache on the go. How's that eh, so have I! We have Movember here at the moment where you grow a mo for prostate cancer.

I'll have to send you my Movember page.

Like the scarf too, none too shabby!

 

[Spitfire]

My mo is also part of Movember. It's the first year up here. Dorthe hates it - but accepts it because of the good cause.
Here' s my Movember page:http://www.movember.com/m/1458882

 

[Smithy]

Haha! Didn't know you were doing it, I'll have to whizz a donation your way.

Cecilie likes mine

Here's mine:

http://mobro.co/TimothySmith

 

[Spitfire]

Donation on the way mate!

 

[Two Types]

I found this trench coat in a market in Glasgow for £8. Which I thought was a bargain. Made by Dunlop, probably 1950s or 1960s.

(I'm looking suitably dishevelled - which is perfect when wearing a trench coat)

 

[PADDY]

That Trench looks timeless !! You wear it well!

 

[ButteMT61]

Reminds me of Columbo!
Cool.

 

[Two Types]

That Trench looks timeless !! You wear it well!

Thanks. It has that lovely weight of older gabardine coats. It makes me think of the navy blue coats kids used to wear for school back in the
1950s/1960s. How I wish I had one of those now. You can't even find them in kids sizes!

 

[Harry Gooch]

Being in Italy, a lovely Borso or Barbisio would look so much nicer with that great trench of yours (The Beret and Trench combination just gives me memories of a British TV series from the 70's). Great Trench..!!

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