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So, as a christmas present to myself, I decided that I would update my decade-old khaki-colored, ill-fitting, but still comfortable double-breasted trench coat with a brand-spanking new one. The problem is, I'd like a black one, because it will go with more of my wardrobe than the khaki - but, unless I'm willing to get a leather or lambskin one, they just do not seem to be available anywhere, not in my size, anyway: I'm 6'6" and have a 52" chest, and I like my trench coats to be at least to my knees. I've searched and searched, to no avail. Are trench coats on the way out? If so, that's a shame. If not, where else shall I look, I've tried Burlington (of course), and I've tried numerous and varied Google searches, all I ever seem to come up with are the aforementioned leather, pleather, or lambskin 'trench coats'. I'm at a loss, does anyone have any suggestions?
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Have you tried a Froogle search for on-line retailers. Key in 'mens trench coat'. The search is geographically targetted so I could only look at UK stores, but I did see a polyester/cotton mix one in black for about £150. So they are still out in the wild.
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Have you tried big and tall men's shops? Suit places? Burlington Coat Factory?
Maybe I'm thinking of something different, but I think of a trench coat as sort of a dressy rain coat.
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I have one more or less like that (although less wide). I bought it in Amman, Jordan. It's worth the trip, but a bit expensive if you do it just for the coat. They do them tailor made as well.
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I know it's already been suggested, but you really might want to try a Big and Tall shop, or a department store with a Big and Tall section. My dad is 6'7", 300ish pounds, so I'm guessing you're around the same size. He recently bought a black wool trenchcoat from JC Penney online. I believe my brother (6'5") buys most of his clothes from Penney's as well. They have a good B&T selection, without being as crazy expensive as some of the specialty stores.
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There's a big and tall specialty men's store in downton San Antonio. I think it's called Penner's or something similar. They have an ad in the Express-News from time to time.
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I got mine from an Army disposal store. I must admit it was a while ago now. I bought it for the look, but I nust admit it is a nice warm thick wool coat, so it works well as more than a fashio accessory too. It's been attacked by moths though, so I might be in for a new one too.
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Wow, my thanks to everyone who responded! I guess when searching around, I didn't do too good a job (not a surprise) I appreciate all the directions that you all have given me, and I have found a coat that I want, and have ordered it.
Now I can set my mind at ease about this upcoming winter
Thanks again,
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My husband is 6'4". He got a trenchcoat made by Woolrich when he was 15 or 16 that lasted him a good 15 or 16 years. I would recommend going into a store so that you can try it on, but you can peruse the styles online.
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quote:Originally posted by 00-Saleen: There's a big and tall specialty men's store in downton San Antonio. I think it's called Penner's or something similar. They have an ad in the Express-News from time to time.
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