A Guard's Coat

[Costi]

I had this made last winter, but I didn't get to take pictures of it so far.
The only thing I changed in the traditional design was the pockets, which are straight rather than slanted. And, of course, the cloth - which is a soft woolen cloth with a diagonal rib and a bit of nap. It was also tailored softly and I like how the military lines and slightly more extended shoulders are softened by the way the cloth drapes.

[Richard3]

That one looks great! I especially like the roll of the lapel and the length of the coat is well chosen.

[gherrmann]

That one looks great! I especially like the roll of the lapel and the length of the coat is well chosen.

concur. I particularly like it rolled to the bottom button.

[Costi]

Thank you, gents - yes, the lapels were designed to roll through the middle button, but the coat CAN be buttoned at the waist, too.

[Greger]

The coat is very nice.

With slant pockets wouldn't they be easier to use with big cuffs that some overcoats have?

[Costi]

Thanks, Greger! I don't know how much functionality the slant would add, I don't use the pockets much anyway so I went for straight ones to avoid making the coat too busy. It's a tamed and citified paraphrase, not a quotation of the military version.

[storeynicholas]

Very fine Costi.
NJS _oooOOO

[maxnharry]

That is a fantastic coat-looks similar to a Navy Bridge Coat but executed much more elegantly. Look forward to seeing your new shoes.

[Costi]

Thank you, NJS - ah, the fresh air of the outdoors!


Max, the shoes are ready, I picked them up yesterday! Here they are:



This is the original that provided the inspiration.
I had them made to be worn with a stroller and morning dress trousers. More pictures here.

[Cufflink79]

The new coat goes well with your new suit. BTW, I like your shoes.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

[Costi]

BTW, I like your shoes.

Haha!

[radicaldog]

A very handsome overcoat. I particularly like how the half belt effortlessly controls the fullness of the back.

[Gruto]

A magnificent coat. Who makes navy overcoat cloth like that ("a soft woolen cloth with a diagonal rib and a bit of nap")? I don't find it in the bunches that I know.

[Costi]

Thanks, Gruto! The cloth was woven by a Romanian factory that closed down a few years ago. It was an old bolt that I discovered in a cloth shop in Bucharest. I have no idea who makes such a cloth today.