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WAYWT? [Denim Version] 2013


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Really I'd say it's more of a mid length wool overcoat than a peacoat, you could call it either and AA calls it a peacoat but I think double breasted, bigger collar and shorter length when I think of a peacoat. The length, as most things are, is just personal preference really imo.

AA description says it has 'fitted shoulders' so I knew I'd need a L when just about every other shirt/coat I have is M or equivalent sizes. I assure you the shoulders fit nearly perfect, the seams are right on top of my shoulder just about a quarter inch in from the gap where the joint begins. The only thing was the sleeves seemed to be about a half inch longer than I would have liked.

I left the top button alone and moved the bottom 4 buttons over to form a straight diagonal line outward to make it fitted through the body also making it slightly asymmetrical/off-centered. It fits much tighter by my armpits/sides of chest now and that made the sleeves fit a bit shorter too. Where the buttons were gave it an A shape instead of the V it is now, and when laid flat the side seams weren't actually on the sides but in back. I pulled the front pieces over to where the side seams were the sides then and made sure to line everything up to make it smooth all over for a sleek fit with nothing weird happening with the fabric anywhere and the chest/shoulders are structured so that movement was not restricted in anyway. I took my time and I think it turned out pretty well, the shoulders/chest fit that of a L and the body is more of a S/M which is ideal for my body type.

I just have a rather large frame and broad squared off shoulders but I'm pretty skinny (6'3'' 150-60) so having it fitted through the chest and waist makes my shoulders look even wider by comparison and also the shoulders have a rather defined structure on this coat so that accentuates the shape but my shoulders fill it just right I'd say.

Edit - If you think I look like a jackass that's fine you're allowed to, but I have to say I disagree and there's my explanation as to why.

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In that case, perhaps better lighting would make for a better photo? Poor lighting can make even the most perfect of fits look bad.

And I know this isn't exactly in alignment with the superdenim aesthetic, but perhaps some dressier tops (or just a knit tie/cardigan addition) than a flannel shirt would go better with the more formal aesthetic of your coat.

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And possibly exchange the RWs for those brogue looking shoes on the floor, single cuff the jeans, don't wear a hat indoors, lose the fingerless gloves and maybe the peacoat looks a lot better in that context? Not criticising, just discussing

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kansas - Yes, go to Mizzou, no couldn't care less about the sports. I hate the events, the town just floods with tons of people who look the same and it sucks to go anywhere.

I can see where you're both coming from there, it definitely is more of a formal coat than your typical peacoat, I wear ties with sweaters/cardigans with it a lot. But with slacks, ties and jeans don't happen in my book.

I would never wear my Allen Edmonds with denim but that's just me. Maybe with a slimmer cut but it just seems like those shouldn't go together. Also those AEs with that flannel would make me look like a dingus as it's basically a safari shirt.

I've been wanting some new gloves but those were cheap are made by 3M and I like 3M stuff and I need gloves cause it's cold. And of course I always take my hat off in most situations when I go indoors, just threw it on to take a picture before I left.

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