+1when did they go out of style, depending on the temp?
+1when did they go out of style, depending on the temp?
Many folks say they are positioned funny, but this is by design as you say(purely utilitarian) and it is also not customary for military personnel to comfortably put their hands in garment pockets for prolonged periods of time. The A-2 flight jacket has no pockets designed for the hands.
I have been reading up on the history of the peacoat. Interesting stuff I must admit. I had a Navy surplus Pea coat when I was a young lad and I am considering getting another.
Schott 740 USN. Doesn't get better than this.
http://cdn.davesnewyork.com/media/c...3525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/7/4/740-navy-blue.jpg
Schott 740 USN. Doesn't get better than this.
http://cdn.davesnewyork.com/media/c...3525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/7/4/740-navy-blue.jpg
I bought one of these last year after a lot of searching, and I've been fairly disappointed so far. It is very warm and definitely seems durable, I will say that much.
But these things shed like crazy. Everything you wear it over will be covered in little wool fuzz. I attacked mine with an entire roll of sticky paper, a lint brush, and even a couple dry cleanings. Still sheds after all that. Thought I had a defective one the first time around and sent it back for an exchange, but the replacement sheds the exact same way. A google search let me know it is fairly standard with these Schott coats.
I've still kept mine because I got it for a good price and wanted a peacoat for the cold winters here. Sterlingwear is the other big name, but they only sell theirs in black, which was a dealbreaker for me. Will be looking at J. Crew's offerings this year though and possibly looking to ebay my Schott.
I bought one of these last year after a lot of searching, and I've been fairly disappointed so far. It is very warm and definitely seems durable, I will say that much.
But these things shed like crazy. Everything you wear it over will be covered in little wool fuzz. I attacked mine with an entire roll of sticky paper, a lint brush, and even a couple dry cleanings. Still sheds after all that. Thought I had a defective one the first time around and sent it back for an exchange, but the replacement sheds the exact same way. A google search let me know it is fairly standard with these Schott coats.
I've still kept mine because I got it for a good price and wanted a peacoat for the cold winters here. Sterlingwear is the other big name, but they only sell theirs in black, which was a dealbreaker for me. Will be looking at J. Crew's offerings this year though and possibly looking to ebay my Schott.
I bought one of these last year after a lot of searching, and I've been fairly disappointed so far. It is very warm and definitely seems durable, I will say that much.
But these things shed like crazy. Everything you wear it over will be covered in little wool fuzz. I attacked mine with an entire roll of sticky paper, a lint brush, and even a couple dry cleanings. Still sheds after all that. Thought I had a defective one the first time around and sent it back for an exchange, but the replacement sheds the exact same way. A google search let me know it is fairly standard with these Schott coats.
I've still kept mine because I got it for a good price and wanted a peacoat for the cold winters here. Sterlingwear is the other big name, but they only sell theirs in black, which was a dealbreaker for me. Will be looking at J. Crew's offerings this year though and possibly looking to ebay my Schott.
I like them. I need a bright red lining. No rush though I'm enjoying a Carhartt winter coat. Finally got used to the zip being on the zipitity do da merican side. You would think it wouldn't make that much difference . . . It does.