One of the great classic styles of overcoats is called the chesterfield. It’s single-breasted, with a fly front (hidden buttons), a velvet collar, and a breast pocket. The velvet collar is a remnant of the days when men wore their hair long and rarely washed it; a velvet collar could be replaced as often as needed. Today the chesterfield is one of the more formal overcoat styles; the fly front gives it a sleek look.
Coat: Saks Fifth Avenue chesterfield, thrifted, $30
Suit: Southwick, thrifted, $8
Shirt: Brooks Brothers, bought secondhand online, $40
Tie: Rubinacci, gift, $0
Shoes: Johnston & Murphy, thrifted, $12
Total: $90
At retail prices: At least $2000
bravo,
the smart way to go.
Wish I could find such stores here in Asia.
Hey,
I just got a chesterfield on sale at Ted Baker London in their outlet in Wrentham, MA, this last weekend. Original price, 695. On sale for 112 dollars, no sales tax
Thank you for the info, I would not have known that this type of coat had a specific name.
Well done, fellow thrifty gent!