[Oscar098]

For $350 sounds like a good deal although I'd prefer a darker color. Right now I have a Croft & Barrow jacket which looks good but is not very warm and a VERY warm parka I bough from a sports shop which is not stylish. Any other brand you'd suggest?

 

[Oscar098]

The O'Connell's doesn't look bad. What's wrong with having synthetics in?

 

[Oscar098]

Thanks for the info Eclectic. Here are a few more I found. From Shcott for $360: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/classic-wool-naval-pea-coat.htm
Very good looking.

From a vintage shop:

$100

$190

The Reiss can be had for $300 after rebate. The O'Connell is "75 percent reprocessed wool, 25 percent nylon and other fibers."

 

[Oscar098]

Awesome. O'Connell does not have my size and JPress's return policy sais that "Items discounted at more than 25% purchased online or by phone are not refundable".
I get one of these two:

https://www.legendaryusa.com/Schott-NYC-Mens-740-Naval-Peacoat-in-Melton-Wool.html

 

[Oscar098]

I have the dark grey one, the reprocessed wool+nylon+poly blend made me very hesitant initially.

I've had it 4 years though and wear it daily in the winter, and there is no wear and tear at all. It's a beast of a coat at 32 oz. wool.

What do you think of it in terms of stylishness?

 

[Oscar098]

I enjoy it, especially the colour vs. a typical dark navy peacoat. Pair it with a nice scarf and you've a nice casual coat to last you all winter.

Don't expect a slim fit though, this is a full cut jacket all throughout.

My chest size is 36 inches, and I ordered a 34. I have enough room for a chunky sweater to fit underneath.

I'm the same size as you. Where did you find size 34? Smallest I can find is 36.

 

[Oscar098]

I bought mine from the Schott website.

https://www.schottnyc.com/products/navy-peacoat.htm

I'd recommend e-mailing or phoning CS to get a second opinion for sizing as well.

Also I see you live in VA. Depending on how you plan on wearing it and layering, it may be too warm considering it's 32. oz wool.

Good point. I wear the parka that I have only when the temperature is near or below freezing. Doesn't happen all the time but enough to have warm coat.

 

[Oscar098]

There is one from Marc NY for $208. I don't know how good they are.

 

[Oscar098]

Just received this one: https://www.legendaryusa.com/Schott-NYC-Mens-740C-Leather-Trimmed-Wool-Peacoat.html

First, it feels great to wear it. Makes me feel like a captain! But on the other hand the material doesn't look as good as in the picture and is not as thick as I thought. Remember I bought it so that I don't have to wear a parka when temperature is close to or below freezing.

 

[Oscar098]

As I said I'm not really satisfied with the Schott. Bloomingdale has this one from Burberry on sale for $760. Looks better, at least in the picture. Do you think it's worth it?

 

[Oscar098]

I got this one from Schott. Supposedly made of wool alone for $400.

Here I wore it with the thickest sweater I had. It fitted well however you see how the top button is pressed all the way to the side. Is this "bad"?

 

[Oscar098]

It's snug but comfortable. It was comfortable driving to work in it. HOWEVER it's not that warm (compared to a parka for example) even though it's made of 32 z wool and (something that seems to be the case with all peacoats) it exposes so much of my chest to the elements.