peacoats for winter

I'm planning to get a peacoat that's form fitting.

Last year I went to Old navy to try on one of theirs but it was a little bloated. I also saw one from Club monaco that I really liked but it was over $200.

so I'm looking for one reasonably priced and form fitting (slim waist, slim arm + shoulders).

Any suggestions?
Some people suggested army surplus but i'm pretty sure their sizes aren't slimming at all unless they're vintage....

In clothing, cheap is almost always mutually exclusive with 'fitting'.

Old Navy fits like sh*t. Try Zara, they often fit very nice. Although I'm betting their peacoats are about $150-$200.

my girlfriend has a peacoat from jacob that looks quite good. no idea on the 'slimming' features, but jacob's prices are usually pretty good compared to other stores when considering the quality of their merchandise.

I'd say Burberry but they're even more expensive than ZARA or CM...
Try London Fog or Jones New York when the Bay has sales on.

try pacific mall.

I bought a peacoat there last yr for about $160 and it fits really well

Originally Posted by wushudrew

my girlfriend has a peacoat from jacob that looks quite good. no idea on the 'slimming' features, but jacob's prices are usually pretty good compared to other stores when considering the quality of their merchandise.

Um, Jacob is women's only.

how long do you think peacoats generally last for? Is there a major difference in the quality and durability of quality coats and coats from say club monaco?

Originally Posted by sonick

Um, Jacob is women's only.

sorry, my mistake. thought OP was female

thanks for the input guys yes, i'm a guy.

Gap?

Check the Holt Renfrew Outlet store called "last call" or something at Vaughn Mills mall. They are still expensive $200-500 but are pretty trendy.

hey guys. well yea I wanted to get a pea coat for this fall too. (loved the one kanye wore in diamonds are forever MV!) lol I have a question tho is there a difference in the quality between like zara/cm and like old navy and how long do you think these pea coats last?

Old Navy is probably the lowest quality ever for a peacoat. Oh that and Orfus Rd. Anything with merino wool or cashmere is probably going to last a while with proper care.

Originally Posted by soul_vision

hey guys. well yea I wanted to get a pea coat for this fall too. (loved the one kanye wore in diamonds are forever MV!) lol I have a question tho is there a difference in the quality between like zara/cm and like old navy and how long do you think these pea coats last?

You can feel the difference in quality!! Better quality coats are also lined with nicer material. I personally think the cut and quality at Old Navy is quite poor but their clothes are quite cheap, so that's the trade-off. I would expect better quality coats to last longer with proper care (less pilling, etc.)

Pea coats are classic, and it bothers me when people treat them like disposable trends ("this season, I want a pea coat"). They should be fitted, big enough to wear over a sweater, but not big enough to wear over a suit. Anyway, if you're going to get a pea coat, get the real deal. Try a surplus place, or order from a company that produces it according to US Navy specs - like Schott.