[Jayzee]

I wish my WWII Navy issue 38 still fit.

That must be a nice coat.

 

[Jayzee]

Hi All,

Thank you very much for all your valued feedback. It is very much appreciated. I have lost some weight the last few months, but for the photos that I uploaded I was still wearing the same larger trousers from pre weight loss. I call it laziness from my part.

I've now dug up some of my trousers with a better fit and have paired them up with the same grey and navy two Peacoats.

And have tried them with my straight cut jeans and grey work trousers.

And I would be much obliged if I could please have your feedback again in terms of the proportion and fit?

If the consensus is still the same, then I need to start saving up again for some new coats ha-ha.

Thank you again.

Best Regards

Jay.

 

[Jayzee]

I think they are too short.

Hi Charles would you please be kind enough to provide me with your feedback regarding my latest post? Thank you - Jake

 

[Jayzee]

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

Hi would you please be kind enough to provide me with your feedback regarding my latest post? Thank you - Jake

 

[Jayzee]

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.

Hi Matt would you please be kind enough to provide me with your feedback regarding my latest post? Thank you - Jake

 

[Matt S]

The trousers look better, but the pea coats do not. The length of the coats still look too short on you, and the coats themselves look ill proportioned because the bottom buttons and pockets are too close to the bottom.

When you consider the length of a coat or jacket, think about how it relates to the body. A jacket traditionally either ends above or below your seat so it follows the natural shape of your body. When a jacket ends in the middle of your seat, like your shortened pea coats do, it's messing with the natural proportions of the human body. It gives the impression of wider hips and thighs and a stubby torso.

 

[Jayzee]

The trousers look better, but the pea coats do not. The length of the coats still look too short on you, and the coats themselves look ill proportioned because the bottom buttons and pockets are too close to the bottom.

When you consider the length of a coat or jacket, think about how it relates to the body. A jacket traditionally either ends above or below your seat so it follows the natural shape of your body. When a jacket ends in the middle of your seat, like your shortened pea coats do, it's messing with the natural proportions of the human body. It gives the impression of wider hips and thighs and a stubby torso.

Thank you very much for your quick and honest feedback sir. That is really appreciated,

 

[Charles Dana]

Hi Charles would you please be kind enough to provide me with your feedback regarding my latest post? Thank you - Jake

I agree with Matt.

 

[Jayzee]

I agree with Matt.

Thank you very much Charles. I am very grateful and much appreciated.

 

[Peak and Pine]

You've received good responses, most seem accurate, but they're not deal breakers. You can wear these coats.

Yes, the shortness goes against the pea coat tradition, but that's all it is, tradition. Coats in other styles as short as yours are often worn.

The buttons and pockets now appearing closer to the hemline do not throw the proportions off, as they often will, but not here. What does look off is the fitted nature of the jacket, particularly at the hips. Pea coats are sack coats and fall free from the shoulders with little or no suppression.

Here's what you can do. Move the latching buttons two inches closer to the jacket opening. This will give you two inches more of drape. But it's a trade-off. When fully buttoned, the opening vee at the top of any double breasted coat always occurs directly at the midline of the buttons. Moving them will push this vee off center, but barely noticeable compared to the tightness of the jackets as they now are at your hips.

For future thought, beware of any alterations involving scissors. Yes you can take in and take up, but the excess should be left inside and under the linings. Just in case.

 

[Jayzee]

You've received good responses, most seem accurate, but they're not deal breakers. You can wear these coats.

Yes, the shortness goes against the pea coat tradition, but that's all it is, tradition. Coats in other styles as short as yours are often worn.

The buttons and pockets now appearing closer to the hemline do not throw the proportions off, as they often will, but not here. What does look off is the fitted nature of the jacket, particularly at the hips. Pea coats are sack coats and fall free from the shoulders with little or no suppression.

Here's what you can do. Move the latching buttons two inches closer to the jacket opening. This will give you two inches more of drape. But it's a trade-off. When fully buttoned, the opening vee at the top of any double breasted coat always occurs directly at the midline of the buttons. Moving them will push this vee off center, but barely noticeable compared to the tightness of the jackets as they now are at your hips.

For future thought, beware of any alterations involving scissors. Yes you can take in and take up, but the excess should be left inside and under the linings. Just in case.

Thank you very much for your information and advice. I will certainly bear it in mind. Thank you.

 

[never behind]

Wearing my peacoat today. Posting for reference.

 

[Jayzee]

Wearing my peacoat today. Posting for reference.
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You look very stylish and I can understand the length from your photo. Thank you very much for sharing and for your help.

 

[fenway]

Did Sterlingwear go out of business?

If so, does anyone know when?

 

[CC3]

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
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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
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I agree with others, too short. They also fail as pea coats from color, style, and shape. You need a real Navy pea coat. They are available.

 

[Phil P.]

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.

Try World War II Impressions. If you email them they may have peacoats coming in stock: US Navy

 

[William Kazak]

Try World War II Impressions. If you email them they may have peacoats coming in stock: US Navy

The Tanker jacket looks interesting. Two models and warm for winter. With either patch front pockets, or hidden pockets inside.

 

[Jayzee]

Hi All,

I have recently purchased a new peacoat and I would really appreciate your advice regarding the fit please?

And I would be very grateful on your feedback regarding the fit and length.

Thank you all
Jay

 

[Jayzee]

I think they are too short.

Hi I would be very grateful to have your advice on my latest post please. Thanks Jay

 

[William Kazak]

As long as you can wear a Shetland wool sweater under that coat, it will be fine. I bought mine for that specific reason.