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from Kailua, HI on 2/1/2010
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
I'm only 15, but I know what a good coat is.
It may be for cold weather, but the inside is able to keep you at a good temperature if you need to be.
The sleeves are really long, but you just cuff them up, makes it look great and fit well.
I bought the coat from this site, and I can say, it was just as good as I expected it to be.
The wool is a little itchy, but I hardly turn the collar up.
from Pennsylvania on 1/11/2010
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
I quite like this coat it's quite comfortable and good in most weather conditions though it's not so much a light blue it's more so a blue-green-greyish colour. Overall an awesome coat
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from Vacaville, CA on 12/17/2009
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
I had the pleasure of buying this coat for a friend of mine from a local military surplus store (yes, I'm absolutely positive it's the same great coat). I feel I should provide some information here that the website does not give:
Size: the sizing is fine. the one I found was a chest size 46 (wheras I'm roughly a C38), and it was fairly large on me, but still fit- just with room to spare (which I dislike).
Length: I am 5'4, and the coat came roughly down to my ankles. it was about 1 feet and 2 inches from the ground, which approximately means that the coat is 42 inches in length. what I can say for sure: the length was perfect for me compared to some of the other coats I tried on. some of them came down to my feet.
Lining: the lining is great! no complaints, and even better, in fact! the lining on this coat extends all the way down, about 40 inches. there were a few that were only lined to the chest, so you might want to beware. as for the quality: it's a soft, non-quilted material, and my guess would be that it's silk. it feels nice.
I can't say much else, since I gifted it to a friend for christmas. I just tried it on briefly while in the store. all in all, though, from my first impressions, it's a very durable, well-made, and warm coat.
my dislikes: the sleeves are fairly long, about 24 inches (my arms measure at 20 inches, extended). fortunately that can be remedied by using a tailor.
the wool is somewhat scratchy if you turn up the collar, but that's to be expected. oh, and it also has an inside pocket.. I thought that was pretty cool.
from Maine on 9/3/2009
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
Great overcoat, very warm, with a timeless style. Can be worn casual or to work. Customers with broad chests or large arms might find the cut a bit tight under the arms and in the sleeves. A coat that will last you many years and always be in style.
from Germany on 8/3/2009
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
This is the perfect coat for what I needed it for. It's a spacious overcoat that comfortably fits over my suit for those cold winter days standing at outside meetings here in Germany. The coat is very long and provides extra protection right down the legs from the wind and rain.
Very pleased!
from Gold Coast, Australia. on 6/19/2009
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
Once the weather gets cool enough I wear this coat everywhere I go, it's comfortable and looks great. Quite simply, this coat is awesome!
from Nevada City, CA on 4/2/2009
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
Nice military-inspired look without being too loud or showy. Great feeling over bulky sweaters for walking on cold winter nights or outdoor events.
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from Cheney, WA (cold side of state) on 1/9/2009
Comments about Swiss Great War Wool Coat:
Medium fit a 5'4" woman perfectly. Sleeves are not noticably too long. So tall men use caution. It is roomy enough for a sweater underneath. I wear it walking with various degrees of layers underneath in 10 to 30 temperatures. Can be dressed up or rumply casual. Color is not too military. I love this coat.