Comments on: How To Wear A Peacoat

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:39:39 +0000

Thanks for the info, Colin.

There are so many differing cuts of peacoat out there, which for some men is part of the problem. As you mention, formal and regimental pea coats are worn to an ‘official issue length’ which tends to extend a little lower down the body. My guidelines are more for ‘fashion’ pea coats; however, much like anything else in the style world, the ‘rules’ are always changing…

By: Colin

Colin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:27:33 +0000

Jonathan,
While I agree with much of the article I have to point out that the length guideline is a bit off. I am active duty USN and our official issue peacoats are a bit longer than “top of the groin” and/or “caress the buttocks” guidelines you list. Even if I go 1 size small and “short” length, the jacket would still extend a few inches lower than you describe.
While I am sure several manufacturers cut them shorter, I would have to say the USN cut is more “official” as the source of the style.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:15:01 +0000

Can pea-coats be taken in?

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:26:19 +0000

Hi Michael,

This extract from my pea coat e-book should help to clarify things for you:

“A ‘bridge coat’ [a.k.a Naval Jacket] extends all the way down past the thighs and was worn primarily in the Navy by Chief Petty Officers. By contrast the shorter ‘reefer’ [a.k.a Pea Coat] features golden buttons and epaulettes, and is worn exclusively by officers.”

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:35:30 +0000

When you say “Naval Jacket,” does this mean a peacoat made for military use, such as a surplus one, or is it a different style of jacket?

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:32:48 +0000

The brand was unknown, otherwise a response would be more forthcoming

By: bishop27

bishop27 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:43:07 +0000

How come you don’t respond to what brand the pea coat was in the picture you removed?

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:38:43 +0000

Just to clarify peter – the commenters are (hopefully) referring to the image advertising my pea coat e-book; this was removed during maintenance in the November 2011 update!

Thanks for the comment though!