I'd like to pick up a stylish trench coat. Here in the Pacific Northwest we get a fair amount of rain. I'd like a coat that's stylish enough for business, but that can take a bit of abuse. I'm a little bit rough on my clothes. Appreciate any tips. Cheers!
Looking for a trench coat
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I love Ben Sherman. Check this out.. it maybe just what you want.
http://www.benshermanusa.com/nshop/...r=&dept=mens&groupName=MensOuterwear&both=yes
http://www.benshermanusa.com/nshop/...r=&dept=mens&groupName=MensOuterwear&both=yes
You should try a capote alentejano, a typical portuguese trench coat...
Funny enough, I was looking at some trenches today too. Right now, I'm interested in a Barbour Maclennan Trench or Outrider. But when I was looking up those coats, I found this link:
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2009/10/21/ballin-vs-budget-12-trench-coats-for-fall-2009/#more-68092
Maybe it will be useful for you? I thought it was pretty interesting at least.
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2009/10/21/ballin-vs-budget-12-trench-coats-for-fall-2009/#more-68092
Maybe it will be useful for you? I thought it was pretty interesting at least.
I wouldn't change my Aquascutum for anything! Fairly easy to find on ebay...
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THIS WAS A BAD, BAD IDEA!
I visited the above link, clicked on a picture of a trench coat and was taken to a site that wanted to sell me an ATT phone. If this was supposed to be a joke, it's not a good one. I would like to know what the idea is of posting a link like this on this site. In the meantime, I just wanted to caution all other members not to click on the link above until and unless this is cleared up.
Well,prob'ly you should check your browser, since i went there, saw an ad for some colonge and under it an article called 12 trench coats for fall 2009. i use mozilla.
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2009/10/21/ballin-vs-budget-12-trench-coats-for-fall-2009/#more-68092
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2009/10/21/ballin-vs-budget-12-trench-coats-for-fall-2009/#more-68092
not a trench coat but a peacoat by Hugo Boss. I like.
I assure this was no joke. When you click the link, it takes you to an article called "Ballin vs. Budget: 12 Trench Coats For Fall 2009" It has 12 trench coats that are separated into six themes. It shows you an expensive version of the trench coat and a less expensive version that is similar looking.
As PeterBS mentioned, the link does work. I've also attached a screenshot of the website to further confirm it's validity. I hypothesize that your browser resolution settings are set at a lower resolution and as a result, the site's layout appears incorrectly and the advertisements all appear before the article (you might have to scroll down like PeterBS said).
Hopefully you will be able to access the site and I hope it's useful to you in any way.
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Here is a link to a site that custom makes suits, overcoats....
You can't get much better, without going to a tailor.
You can't get much better, without going to a tailor.
I purchased several times from this store so here's two links and a 20% discount for 3 days: MHC4324N
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/11029_Mens-Waxed-Cotton-Jackets.html
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/201_Mens-Dress-Coats-and-Jackets.html
No all sizes are available so make sure before you buy.
I like waxed cotton - it's durable and looks good but you might want to consider leather as well for a long term investment.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/11029_Mens-Waxed-Cotton-Jackets.html
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/201_Mens-Dress-Coats-and-Jackets.html
No all sizes are available so make sure before you buy.
I like waxed cotton - it's durable and looks good but you might want to consider leather as well for a long term investment.
I have a 5.11 trench coat that I believe was designed by Brooks Brothers. It was developed with executive protection and undercover work in mind. Lots of secret squirrel hidden pockets. If you can still find one, I'd recommend it. It has a detachable suede collar so you can change the look in a flash.
If you can afford it and want to spend the money, Burrberry make terric trench coats as due Aqua Scutum.
+1 on the Burberry. I asked somebody who was in the elevator with me what brand his coat was only last week. And it was Burberry.
If you look on eBay, there are Burberry trench coats for less. But it can be tricky. They start out cheap but in the last hour some of them jump up to several hundred dollars.
Burberry. Original and still the tops in this style.
I had a vintage Burberry I found in an Op-Shop. I agree with the quality, but man, they are ridiculously expensive new. I sold mine on ebay for the quick profit, bought myself a London Fog, and pocketed the change. The LF is fine, for the amount I wear it. People still call me Inspector Gadget when I do, so I have to pick my occasions.
My old man always went for the London Fog jackets. Being he came from Scotland I figured he knew about rainy weather.
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I'd rather go for inexpensive and durable, than pricey and "fashion". That leaves Burberry out of the mix for me.
Actually, I got a Ralph Lauren trench from Sierra Trading Post a few years ago, and was quite impressed with the quality/thickness of the material, and the various buttoning details and such.
Actually, I got a Ralph Lauren trench from Sierra Trading Post a few years ago, and was quite impressed with the quality/thickness of the material, and the various buttoning details and such.
Thanks B&B, ya bunch of enablers.... Just got a Burberry off eBay at a good buy it now.....
