Hart Schaffner Marx Men's Burnett Waterproof Trench Coat - Classic Long Raincoat for Business & Outdoor Wear

I use this coat year round over a coat and tie; the cut is excellent, and the coat very useful.It has all the traditional trench coat characteristics - removable liner, shoulder epaulets, shoulder patch, belted, double breasted and a shoulder cape. The coat is extremely versatile.During the summer when you are dodging thunderstorms, just remove the liner and wear as a raincoat.When fall arrives with its inevitable cold rain and sleet, just button the liner back in and you are good to go.When fall gives way to winter snow, wind, and below zero temperatures, simply add more layers underneath as needed. I find a quality wool or down vest will help make this coat comfortable down around minus twenty (-20).In the spring just reverse the process.My only suggestion to improve it would be to lengthen it by two or three inches (as my previous London Fog trench coat was), so that it reaches the tops of 12" boots - at that point the wearer, with a decent hat, is just about impervious to the weather.I have been looking for a trench / rain coat to replace a similar coat that I have had (and loved) for 15 years. I am 6 ft, 173 pounds and a perfect 42L in a suit, waist is 36 inches, shirt is a 34/35 length in the arms, so I bought a 42L HSM coat, the fit is perfect. I would buy exactly my suit size based on my experience. I can wear it over a suit (since it is a fuller cut) or without a suit coat. The length is below the knee which I like because it will protect your pants from the rain. Similarly, the sleeve length is slightly over the wrist and will definitely protect the arm of the suit coat. The lining zips out, (and the wool collar) making this a coat I can use all year round. The color of the coat is deep black with the outer material being a cotton blend, making it feel and look very rich (not a shiny like a 100% polyester). The styling is unique (something Bogart would wear) and will definitely make you stand out in a crowd. My wife loved the look of the coat...a very good sign. The quality of the coat is excellent and is everything I expect from HSM. The best part is that the price was discounted to $70 which was crazy good. When I unboxed the coat I noticed it had a price tag on the sleeve that you would see in a retail store of $395...so thank you, I am a very happy consumer. I expect to get another 15 years out of this coat!This coat is top of the line. I read a few dozen reviews before buying this coat and found them a bit confusing. Some suggested that you buy a size larger if you plan on wearing it over a suit. Other reviews stated that they run so large that you should buy the next size down. This is what I found.I am 6ft, 233 lbs. I wear an XL shirt, size 40 pants, and a 46R suit. I purchased the 46R Trench Coat. This coat fits well over my suitcoat. Not to big, and not to small. I don't wear a suit very often. I usually wear business casual. Dress slacks, or jeans with a t shirt and cotton canvas button collar shirt.Without the suitcoat, the trench coat fits very well. Plenty of room but not baggy. Yes, the coat will be a bit more roomy, but that is what the waist belt is for. Just wrap the belt around and tie a loose knot, or leave coat unbuttoned for a relaxed casual look.The quality is amazing. If this coat had cost a couple hundred dollars more, it would be worth it. The weight of the fabric and the construction remind me of the grey trench coat the Marine Corps used to issue. All in all, it is a great looking high quality trench coat that will last many years and look just as great on Wall St, as it would on 10 Downing St in London. I highly recommend it.I purchased this after being unable to justify spending $1900 on a Burberry/Aquascutum trench coat, even though I do walk to work in fickle New England weather each day in a suit. I am 6' tall with an athletic build, and usually wear a 42R jacket. Considering other customer reviews posted here, I ordered a size 40R – and it was still a bit too big. Thankfully exchanges were free, so I swapped it for a 38R (considerably smaller than my usual size!) and it fits me perfectly over a suit. Also, the length on the model in the picture appears to be Short; regular length hits just at the bottom of my kneecaps, which is fine with me, but might be a bit too long for some.The coat is a bit on the heavy side, and the belt buckle is made of rather cheap plastic – shouldn't be a problem to replace with a sturdier one if you prefer, though. Otherwise, it's an awesome coat, especially considering the price - water resistance is solid, and the zip-out lining & detachable collar warmer keeps me very warm in chilly New England winds.I've looked All over for 3 months to find a trenchcoat like this ,at every brick & motor store I could think of,too no avail , then 8 thought I'd check Amazon ,and Bam ! There it was even better than I expected, of the 4 colors I choose the olive ,but it's much m ou re of a taupe ,and I'm a size 40 reg. I checked my 2 wool overcoats after reading the reviews. They said it ran a little big so my 2 wool top coats were size 38 ,so o ordered that size wore it this weekend and n downtown Chicago , and it fit and loo kn ed Perfect ! And the Hart Shaffner and Marx quality is spot on , really love it and I had a problem with my card at purchase ,choose the 1 day shopping the order went in around 12:00 PM and I Still got it the next day Amazon is Fantastic. THANK YOU so Much . ARNE J.BROSTUENPurchased this as a Christmas gift for my husband to replace a similar, 10++ year old London Fog coat. I believe they run on the smaller side as my hubby needed to get a size larger than usual (ordered a 40 first, too tight/42 fit correctly). Perhaps the cut of these style coats is a bit more tailored than in previous years. He wears an XL in all other tops. It fits comfortably over his suit. He is nearly 6'0 and around 225 with broad shoulders and some over age 40 extra weight in the mid-section. He said it was incredibly warm during this brutal winter in northeastern Ohio and looks very expensive. Can't speak to the longevity or laundering yet. Hope it stands the test of time. It appears incredibly well made and very substantial for a reasonable price.Bought as a gift and we were delighted with the quality and fit, could not find anything as good as this for the price in the shops.Hart Schaffner Marx Men's Burnett Trench Coat, Loden, 52 RegularI normally wear size 42 jackets and Suits. This was too large and I had to return. A 38R would properly even over a jacket for me. I finally ended up buying a London Fog size 38R and filled very well over a suit also. I am 5ft 10" and 180 lbs.38R in this brand was too expensive - no sale.La prenda es de gran calidad y está pensada para usarse para protegerse de la lluvia o incluso como abrigo. Muy recomendable.