Thoughts on peacoats?

[FearoftheNight]

Hey guys I was walking through the local br and a peacoat caught my eye. I've never owned one though. What do you guys think of them? This one says 100% cotton though so is that a bad thing versus wool necessarily? It's going to be $150 + tax...is that in the low mid or high end? Thanks guys.

 

[ahenkel]

I got a wool one a couple years ago and its excessively warm, only time I wear it is outside when it drops below say 30F and that's rare in Oregon.

 

[Mike Gayner]

Cotton will look and feel rubbish and won't be warm. Go to a navy surplus store and get a great peacoat for < $50.

I can't speak for the US fashion market, but here $150 would be low to mid range.

 

[evident]

peacoats are very stylish imo. def worth having one in your wardrobe. i've only had wool peacoats, i got one two seasons ago at jcrew for 50&#37; off for $80.

 

[apac]

Wool coat/peacoat is a classic look. Very warm too. Not sure what a cotton one would look like though. I wear mine over a nice suit or button down shirt.

 

[ahenkel]

Another vote here for surplus store.

 

[Born2bwire]

Arrrrr!! Thar she blows!!

 

[FearoftheNight]

was thinking of this one more specifically http://bananarepublic.gap.com/brows...2risDA&usg=AFQjCNHFBsIv5qCOp7Hiwcc09_BjuBEcaA

 

[nutxo]

was thinking of this one more specifically http://bananarepublic.gap.com/brows...2risDA&usg=AFQjCNHFBsIv5qCOp7Hiwcc09_BjuBEcaA

Lawl, That's not a peacoat. That's some fruity thing.

 

[101mpg]

Lawl, That's not a peacoat. That's some fruity thing.

 

[rockyct]

was thinking of this one more specifically http://bananarepublic.gap.com/brows...2risDA&usg=AFQjCNHFBsIv5qCOp7Hiwcc09_BjuBEcaA

Uhh...wow...

 

[mcmilljb]

Closest thing they have to a real peacoat, and it's not even a peacoat! It's almost a trench coat.

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=32658&vid=1&pid=781030&scid=781030002

 

[FearoftheNight]

Lawl, That's not a peacoat. That's some fruity thing.

well sir if you don't approve care to recommend something?

 

[mcmilljb]

well sir if you don't approve care to recommend something?

Look for 100% wool.

 

[FearoftheNight]

ok how's this? http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=792532002&tid=gofr1r
sorry poor student posting here...

 

[Sentrosi2121]

Poor student should check out an Army/Navy Surplus Store. Or check out the local Goodwill store too.

 

[crashtestdummy]

ok how's this? http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=792532002&tid=gofr1r
sorry poor student posting here...

That's closer, though it's still a little oddly shaped. Something like this would do you well (though the reviews warn to buy a size down from normal).

 

[alfa147x]

I love my Banana Republic wool peacoat
I like how it looks relatively fancy

 

[dullard]

Check out JCPenny's. They are a bit more focussed on the full length coat than the peacoat, but they have the best selection of any regular store in that category. And their prices are pretty good too, especially if you go wool.

I wouldn't shop at Penny's for anything else, just they happen to do well in this category.

 

[Wyndru]

I have one (wife bought it for me), but every time I wear it my coworkers sing the "In the Navy" song by the village people.

 

[911paramedic]

Join the Navy.

 

[shocksyde]

I was skeptical of pea coats at first, thought they looked pretty lame.

My tastes changed and I own one now. I think I look really good in it. If you're ready to start dressing like a grown-up, go for it.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

Closest thing they have to a real peacoat, and it's not even a peacoat! It's almost a trench coat.

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=32658&vid=1&pid=781030&scid=781030002

19% nylon, 3% mystery fabric, not even full length, AND $325!!!! Yikes
Yo Op, shop around and get a real one. 100% wool, or a wool/cashmere like mine. What ever you do, don't get it wet, they weigh about 10 lbs. dry.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Peacoats are great. I love mine.

 

[Analog]

Only get a genuine US Navy Peacoat. They will last a lifetime or more. I have a couple from WWII that I got 2nd hand, and they are still top notch.

If you get a cheap Chinese knockoff from Kohls et. al., then be warned. Just feeling the fabric (wool) of these cheap ones is suspect. And I should add that a 2nd hand one will likely be far less $$ than a new knockoff.

Just my 2 cents