[Jayzee]

Hello and Happy New Year to everyone!

I was wondering if I could please have some advice.

I recently purchased a couple of Peacoats from Ted Baker and Lands End.

Although they fitted me nicely I found that they were a little too long in length.

So I had them shortened a little.

I have found that when I wear them now I can see the edge of my trousers pockets protruding a little from the bottom of the Peacoats (please see photos).

And with the grey Peacoat, I've put an arrow on my side profile pic to show you what I mean.

I was a little worried that I may have shortened them a bit too much?

I was also wondering if the fit looks ok please?

Please feel free to take a look at the photos of me wearing them.

All feedback and honest advice is most welcome.

Thank you very much for reading and I appreciate your help.

Regards
Jay

 

[Charles Dana]

I think they are too short.

 

[smmrfld]

Those don’t look right at all…you shortened them too much and ruined the look.

 

[Jayzee]

Thank you both very much for your advice. I really appreciate that

 

[Jayzee]

I think they are too short.

Thank you much for your prompt feedback. I really appreciate that.

 

[Jayzee]

Those don’t look right at all…you shortened them too much and ruined the look.

Thank you much for your prompt feedback. I really appreciate that.

 

[Charles Dana]

Well, at least you learned a lesson, albeit an expensive one: From now on, ask us for our opinions before—not after—you have a garment altered.

 

[Jayzee]

Well, at least you learned a lesson, albeit an expensive one: From now on, ask us for our opinions before—not after—you have a garment altered.

Yes I will certainly do that thank you.

 

[William Kazak]

I bought a Ralph Lauren Peacoat last year. To be honest, they are a bit long but I appreciate that about them. The Midwest winters are quite nasty at times. I found that out last night when my car wouldn't start and I had to walk at least one mile to a friend's house. At least I had my gloves, scarve and that tall collar. Unfortunately, I was not wearing a hat of any kind.

 

[Jayzee]

I bought a Ralph Lauren Peacoat last year. To be honest, they are a bit long but I appreciate that about them. The Midwest winters are quite nasty at times. I found that out last night when my car wouldn't start and I had to walk at least one mile to a friend's house. At least I had my gloves, scarve and that tall collar. Unfortunately, I was not wearing a hat of any kind.

Thank you for your feedback. Ralph Lauren must be a lovely peacoat.

 

[William Kazak]

Thank you for your feedback. Ralph Lauren must be a lovely peacoat.

It works fine. I saw it at Macy's but I had to order one because I wanted it large enough to wear with a Shetland crew neck. By the way, on yours that little piece of pocket showing on the bottom should be no big deal. You could probably have the bottom of that pocket folded a little on its bottom and some stitching done to hold it to the rest of the pocket.

 

[Sese]

Here is a traditional french wool "Caban", the cousin of the pea coat, in long size with long body and arms:

OSLO LONG pea coat men straight cut made of wool - La boutique Dalmard Marine

OSLO LONG pea coat men straight cut made of wool

boutique.dalmardmarine.com

I have one and can recommend them.

 

[The Great Garbanzo]

I've been wearing a 70's US Navy pea coat for over fifteen years. Heavy Melton wool.

Since you're starting over you may want to peruse ebay for one...or Kersey.

Incredibly heavy and warm!!

 

[ran23]

I wish my WWII Navy issue 38 still fit.

 

[Sese]

I had tried to get some navy spec sterlingwear pea coat when they were still in the business. But I never managed to get the size 46L I needed and then it all ended unfortunately. Sad to see peacoats not being used anymore in the US Navy.

 

[never behind]

I've been wearing a 70's US Navy pea coat for over fifteen years. Heavy Melton wool.

Since you're starting over you may want to peruse ebay for one...or Kersey.

Incredibly heavy and warm!!

I second this. I found a 70s USN peacoat on eBay a couple years back. Fantastic for those cold days.

 

[Sese]

The "Kersey" is the pure wool not a nylon blend fabric as "Melton" later on. AFAIK the final USN issued ones had fleece lining to make them warmer, something a Kersey wouldn't have needed.

 

[Matt S]

A pea coat should be a little longer than your seat. These pea coats need to be about 4 inches longer to look properly proportioned and to keep you warmer. Other than the length they fit pretty well. I recommend buying another one of these and leaving the length alone. If the tailor who shortened these didn’t question your decision to shorten them, you need a better tailor. A good tailor wouldn’t have done this.

 

[Mike Petrik]

A pea coat should be a little longer than your seat. These pea coats need to be about 4 inches longer to look properly proportioned and to keep you warmer. Other than the length they fit pretty well. I recommend buying another one of these and leaving the length alone. If the tailor who shortened these didn’t question your decision to shorten them, you need a better tailor. A good tailor wouldn’t have done this.

I agree 100%. That said, in many areas it can be a challenge to find a good tailor. Alteration shops abound, but typically the proprietors know nothing about menswear or classic style, but simply do what you ask, albeit usually skillfully. A true tailor not only has tailoring skills but sufficient classic style knowledge to ask good questions and prevent mistakes.

 

[Jayzee]

Here is a traditional french wool "Caban", the cousin of the pea coat, in long size with long body and arms:

OSLO LONG pea coat men straight cut made of wool - La boutique Dalmard Marine

OSLO LONG pea coat men straight cut made of wool

boutique.dalmardmarine.com

I have one and can recommend them.

They're gorgeous coats. Thank you very much.