THE OVERCOAT - THE ULTIMATE OUTER GARMENT FOR WELL-DRESSED GENTS

[@jazzman1626]

I just bought a lovely Harris Tweed overcoat. It’s a little darker than oatmeal and herringbone tweed with a subtle orange overcheck. It goes just below my knees, the way a proper overcoat should. The arms are just a little long so I’m getting a seamstress to shorten them for me. She does an excellent job. I have a jacket she altered for me and she’s my go-to for alterations.

[@Bjurvild]

Love the video, an overcoat is a great addition to a well dressed gents wardrobe. I have been absolutely delighted with my army green Chrysalis Churchill Greatcoat, which will stay with me for many years to come.

[@TheChapsGuide]

A good O/Coat will be a friend for life if you buy well.

[@tristinsims726]

Hello from Virginia. Thanks for the info, I don't normally wear a suit, (I'm retired), but I do wear cardigans a lot and I think you are correct that a classic style overcoat pairs well with a sweater and some nice slacks or even a good pair of Chinos will do. Thank you sir for taking your time to help. Keep at it, looking forward to what's next.

[@TheChapsGuide]

My pleasure sir - hope the winter is treating you well!

[@blade78]

I have a navy blue overcoat... it is beautiful!

[@jhuggs8840]

Love my overcoat. Its now in its 9th season and looks as good as the day I bought it.

[@TheChapsGuide]

A good overcoat should last for decades - I trust yours will do you good service for many years to come.

[@tnmtemerity]

I got mine from a thrift store for $6. Barely used and had its original $550 tag from the 80s in the pocket.

[@noangel2002]

Hi Ash, thank you for your videos. They are the delight of our days. After you have tackled the topic of the overcoats, could you please make a video about classic jumpers each chap should own?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Great minds think alike - I finished a video on shawl collar cardigans yesterday - with others to follow.

[@e-remes7029]

Excellent film. I acquired an Overcoat early last year; Grey, Harris Tweed. It needed slight alteration to the sleeves which took no time at all. Sadly though, I have to date had no occasion to wear it. My year was spent in workwear, shorts or running attire. Hopefully 2021 will give opportunities.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Mine has seen little use to date this year, but its always a joy to face the elements while fully protected by my trusty Crombie!!

[@e-remes7029]

@@TheChapsGuide I also have a Pea Coat, and a shortened 1950s Army Greatcoat (for on the bike) which has seen some use.

[@jeffhreid]

Good video Ash.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Agerskiold]

I Couldn’t agree more, sir. Thank you for this valuable information 👌🏻 Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad it was helpful! Probably a lot colder on Denmark than England - so an overcoat is a close friend!

[@sanjeevranjan3470]

I really like overcoat & l have got a black one which is a gift.. l live in lndia where l can use it only from mid December to mid January...l am planning to have one more this year....

[@guitarplayer5611]

Excellent video!!!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thank you very much!

[@PREPFORIT]

Valuable information and a boost for my confidence. Thank You.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@varun009]

I have 3 from spier and Mackay. 2 tweed and one made of a fine (but heavy) Italian wool fabric. Not Camel hair but very comparable. This in addition to my extensive collection of (modified) military greatcoats and thrifted garments from the golden age of woolen outerwear.

[@ulfricthorsson8347]

The end of January, February and the beginning of March (sometimes) is our coldest part of the year and I've been wanting to add an overcoat to my wardrobe.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Keep an eye on ebay - its where I go to get remarkable bargains on big ticket purchases. May not get too many cold days in Texas though.

[@ulfricthorsson8347]

@@TheChapsGuide You'd be surprised how often I complain that I moved to Texas to get away from shitty weather

[@tnmtemerity]

When I wear mine I’m often told “nice coat.” It’s also quite practical, like you said. Plenty of pocket space.

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

New to the channel, glad to finally find one based near me! Love the content, going to go on a binge watch now 😅

[@TheChapsGuide]

Have fun!

[@Rogsie-p6l]

I got an overcoat very similar to the one you’re wearing for £39 in a charity shop a week ago. Fits well and looks superb. Only snag is the chest size is the same as my jacket size so I can’t wear a jacket under it. Goes great with a scarf though and I can throw it on when I might previously worn a shapeless fleece. I want one like that burgundy one of yours. Do you know who made it?

[@TheChapsGuide]

KIN - John Lewis own brand.

[@Stevenmulraney]

I'm up to 3. All in wool and made in the UK or US. A 70's one that's in a camel color, navy double breasted and charcoal. All knee length and heavy.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I would love a DB example, but they are scarce these days - sounds like you have the. season covered - bring on the snow!!!

[@Boselaphus]

I absolutely will adore the look of a black overcoat with a bowler hat and cane.

[@j.burgess4459]

Gieves&Hawks - one can be sorted for overcoat (and much else)

[@TheChapsGuide]

No 1 Saville Row - Just waiting for the Lotto to open that door for me!

[@j.burgess4459]

@@TheChapsGuide Saville Row, or indeed No 20, Old Bond Street, Bath :-P (I've seen 'em in Winchester too, I think)

[@Dappertrucker]

An green pattern tie be also most stylish in the Attire you present here Ash and I own black and grey more overcoat to get in double breasted and variety of colors

[@verykeen2please]

Private White VC are a great choice and UK quality made

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thanks for the tip - I have not encountered their OCs as yet - I'll key an eye out for thm.

[@robo2606]

Great video! Besides a navy double breasted coat in wool I have a brown single breasted one in a wool-linen-silk mix for the cooler but not cold days. Regarding the size: with Suitsupply I have the same size in suits and overcoats. It's all in the cut of the garments. Tip: wear a hat to look stylish in winter.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I've been on the lookout for a nice DB overcoat for a while now - they are far less common these days (in good quality examples). I am certainly a hat-wearer in winter and throughout the year - great tips!

[@schmoogle7853]

I picked up a Merc overcoat for £10 at a thrift store. It's a real gamechanger, I can now go out when it's cold and not look like a roadman in my old puffer. Best thing is, it's a perfect fit with no need to alter which is very rare. Most coats/jackets that fit my chest/shoulders are too loose around the waist and belly.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Great result.

[@wicked-witch-of-the-west]

I own a superb black overcoat, find it quite difficult to dress it down, even with a button down Oxford shirt and cord trousers. Feels like it belongs to suit trousers, and dress shirt

[@TheChapsGuide]

I firmly believe that an overcoat deserves to be worn anytime the weather demands it, its all down to confidence - take the plunge and be the best dressed (and warmest) chap in the street!!

[@JonasM.M.]

I am personally in the winter months at least when it’s actually cold enough for it quite often not wearing a double breasted pea lapel long winter coat those sadly only has four instead of six buttons but besides that yes I do like it very much and I would agree that it’s one of the most lovely garments a man can wear in the winter monthsthough I wouldn’t call it practical as the moment to enter a building and by find every building in this time we live in today has somewhere to hang your coat. It is going to get very and practically very quickly.😊

[@robertnicholson1409]

Perfect. Its very easy to make mistakes on the coat but you have laid them out. In the past ive been very careful with suits and a coat and have still made mistakes.........not next time many thanks.

[@hpottstock]

9:21 Aw! suit you, sir!

[@williambelford9661]

Should I buy an overcoat 🤔 or should I buy two or three. I have a black Crombie type overcoat and would also like a camel overcoat and possibly a herringbone tweed overcoat like one that I bought 50 years ago.

[@TheChapsGuide]

A nice grey overcoat will sort out most sartorial situations that you may encounter - but your black Crombie should already have that covered for you?

[@williamcastro7383]

Great video Ash! Would have liked to see a mention on patterns but I suppose color and material are the baseline eh? Well done sir. Cheers! 🥃

[@TheChapsGuide]

Perhaps in a future vid - thank you.

[@RateMyRestaurantYEG]

I’m in Edmonton Canada and have no idea where to buy a full length one now. I had one in the ‘90s

[@TheChapsGuide]

I've had the pleasure of Edmonton on my journeys, although it was during the summer I visited, great city. I would certainly suggest ebay as a first stop to try and source a great overcoat at a reasonable cost - works for me!

[@russelljenkins7428]

Just missing a bit of loft insulation there Ash ..nice Harris tweed flat cap maybe ?

[@TheChapsGuide]

I'm a trilby man usually, or the odd flat cap - got to keep the noggin warm in these cooler mans.

[@abzgreezy6230]

Hello can't wait for the new shoe shine video the way you explain the shoe waxing is so relaxing. 🔥🔥👌 Happy New year to you sir🍾🍾🍾

[@TheChapsGuide]

I've got a few already recorded and just waiting in turn to be aired - hope you enjoy.

[@viclucyzia]

I noticed on me even if I wear a suit a size up isn't always the solution. It's in the cut. Thank you. Great presentation as usual.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rastrats]

Soft-shouldered jackets fit okay under closer fitting coats, whereas more structured jackets in the shoulder require to size up for the overcoat.

[@vim1471]

Am thinking of getting a military overcoat from a army surplus store and getting it tailored so that it isn't so baggy but i think it might look too long for someone with a slim 5'7 frame perhaps falling below the knees ?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Below the knee is an excellent look for a classic overcoat and will undoubtedly be super-warm as well. Go for it!!

[@matthijsleenhouts4827]

i buy a westburry overcoat but you cant drive a bike with a overcoat

[@flairball]

Rakishly good looking? Where do I buy one?

[@TheChapsGuide]

You know it's the right thing to do!!

[@flairball]

@@TheChapsGuide, well, truth be told, I’ve already got two; a dark grey overcoat, and a brown top coat. Like many others, I’m looking for a DB overcoat, too.

[@MrDuynguyen123]

Great video man! How would you rate your crombie overcoat quality? Is it fully canvassed?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Its fully canvassed and heavy - a step-up from any overcoat I've had before and very well made.

[@MrDuynguyen123]

@@TheChapsGuide thanks alot!

[@Fanakapan222]

Given the decline in overcoat wearing, Ebay is a good place to look for bargains. element of chance on the fit of course, but that is to a great extent offset by the lower prices. It's sometimes been said that a Tramp of the Great Depression era would by modern standards be better dressed quality wise than most reasonably well earning individuals today. That idea is your friend when buying on the second hand market. :)

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thank you for your insightful observations, I really like the thought that a depression-era hobo is better dressed that most modern-era so-called professional. I purchased my Crombie overcoat from ebay for 10% of its original cost (having only been worn on one occasion) - its definitely the way to go for overcoat acquisition options.

[@Drmanipnoid]

I find wool and cashmere overcoats in secondhand shops. People just throw them away these days.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Ebay is also a good source of great overcoats, but buy out of season for the best prices.

[@Drmanipnoid]

@@TheChapsGuide thanks. That makes sense.