It has a barleycorn pattern and so from afar, it looks like a solid color, when you come more up close, you can see the pattern. My last business overcoat is a special one from Chester Barrie which has this unusual fabric consisting of gray, blue, and black yarns. Why? Well, if you wear it on top of a suit, chances are you may sweat and that is not desirable.īarleycorn Pattern Overcoat by Chester Barrie Barleycorn Pattern Overcoat by Chester Barrie Typically, you do not want something that is well suited for an Antarctic exhibition. More often than not, they are medium to lightweight because you just wear them to and from the office. Typically, they are made out of finer materials, such as cashmere or higher twisted wool. These are overcoats that I would wear with traditional charcoal or navy three-piece business suits. Sadly, this great 100% wool coat is no longer available because the brand Austin Reed does not really exist in its original shape anymore. You could maybe wear red gloves, but because the pattern of the coat is already so loud, I try to tone the accessories down. I try to tone down the colors, more neutrals, browns, or tans. I would think it is from the ’60s or ’70s, as it has a bolder pattern and a nice, heavy weight so it is very easy and quick to put on, it has a little belt, and because the pattern is strong, I typically combine it with solid scarves and solid gloves. I bought it at a gigantic flea market in Brimfield, Massachusetts for $10. Sven Raphael Schneider wearing a vintage double-breasted check plaid overcoat from Austin Reed with an Alpaca double-sided scarf and leather gloves Short Overcoat from Austin Reed That being said, if I could buy it all over again, I’d probably get a charcoal color or maybe a dark navy, because it is more versatile than black. I like this trench coat for travel because it’s dark and it does not pick up dirt very quickly. It also has a very slim cut, which is unlike most traditional trench coats which are cut a little more roomy. Also, the buttons get slightly narrower to the bottom and it’s just very elegant, in my opinion. That is not typical for a trench coat but I really like the look of it. It’s made in England, it has the old label and it has regular sleeves, not raglan sleeves. The shell is made of 67% polyester and 33% cotton while the lining is 50% poly and 50% cotton. I think, at the time, it cost about € 200 and I bought it from the proceeds of the sale of a Goyard suitcase. It is a black one and I bought it in 2007 from a store called Rudolf Beaufays in Hamburg which specializes in vintage British goods. The second trench coat I got was from Burberry. Why? I like the look of them and that is also the classic style.īlack Burberry Trench Coat Black Burberry Trench Coat I have four trench coats, but I only wear three regularly, and these are the double-breasted ones. Although they are not overcoats, I included them here, because in warmer areas of the world, you can wear trench coats during the winter. We’ll start today’s tour with topcoats, specifically, my trench coats. You can find raglan sleeves or regular sleeves, and also colors and details that you just do not find in most modern overcoats these days. You just find classic paletots, half belts, full belts, and more.
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