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In Person: The Schott Slim Fit Peacoat

November 1, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Schott Slim Fit Wool Peacoat – $250.00

Despite apparently finding the portal in which they enter this dimension, no skinny jeans wearing, moustache sprouting, clove cigarette smoking hipsters were seen during the taking of these photos.

Schott is an all-American type of company.  Founded in the early 20th century by the sons of Russian Immigrants, Schott was the first to put a zipper on outerwear, they created the first modern leather motorcycle jacket, and they were commissioned by the military to make bomber jackets during WWII.  The leather jacket that Bruce Springsteen wears on the cover of Born To Run?  Made by Schott.

click for the full sizeSo yes, they’ve got plenty of history when it comes to making leather jackets.  The same can be said for their wool coats.  They were one of the contractors the Navy used during WWII to supply their peacoats, and their slim fit version has all the warmth and solid feel of the original, with less of the square shape.

This one is actually more of a rectangle.

It just doesn’t contour much at the sides.  It does fit closer to the body for sure, but my 5’9″ / 165lb frame wasn’t constricted at all, even while wearing a blazer.  The made in Canada label is nice (their original peacoat is still made in the USA), the fabric feels second to none, and the metal buttons are just one small indestructible-feeling detail that makes up a coat you could potentially have for the rest of your life.

The sides of this thing are hard to explain, but at first glance, J. Crew’s peacoat has a better shape to it.  Maybe the arm holes on the Schott could be raised a little, or the bottom flap pockets could be done away with and the chest high pockets moved down.  Speaking of, sticking your hands in those high pockets isn’t real easy.  Not just because of location, but also because the interior of the pocket doesn’t go in all that far horizontally.  It instead makes an abrupt turn South to travel down the inside of the coat.

It’s long enough to cover a suit jacket or blazer, but not by a lot.  It’s more of a true peacoat and could benefit from a little more length in the drop.  A fantastic coat for sure that’s a worthy investment, but best suited for truly skinny to slim guys that will be swimming in all other outerwear options.

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Comments

  1. Brock Carter says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    From what I can tell, I think you nailed it with the armhole position; it looks like they are just a tad low and leave the shoulders very square when the arms are raised to the sides. It’s interesting to note that you even felt fine with a blazer underneath – that’s a win. Though I just don’t know if the “box” appeal is enough to win it a position on the purchase plan. Good write up!

  2. JRok says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I scored a US Navy Issue peacoat from Burlington Coat Factory and have no complaints.  Very warm and great fit for a great price.

  3. Jason says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Too bad those chest pockets are so high… They’d be great for keeping your hands warm. Once you get your hands in there, is it comfortable to leave them there, or does it tweak your elbows?

  4. Frank says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Never understood why designers decided to stick those hand warmer pockets so high on some jackets… who can actually get their hands in there comfortably? T.rex maybe? 

  5. Gioforeal says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Too rectangular to pass through the hipster portal?

  6. Anonymous says

    November 1, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Valid supposition.

  7. Geoff says

    November 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Hey Joe,

    What size are you wearing? Nice coat. This is a brand I have never heard of, so I like that you have showcased this. Another brand of Military Inspired apparel is Alpha – http://www.alphaindustries.com. Their pea coats are $125 and they are also Navy suppliers.

    Geoff

  8. Matt Court says

    November 1, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I think it’s more of a lack of skinny jeans issue. Also, no mustache.

  9. Aaron says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    This may sound like a travesty to some, but I have had great luck with Aeropostale peacoats.  They are made with a pretty good quality wool mix (58% wool), are label-free (unlike most of their clothing), and the fit is great for a skinny guy like me.  Oh, and inexpensive.  I purchased my first one for around $50 during a spring sale and $70 for the second during a fall sale.

  10. Joe says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Per usual, it’s a medium:  https://dappered.com/2011/07/joes-measurements/

  11. Steven says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I’ve been waiting for this review as I’m currently looking for a slim peacoat to add to the arsenal.  This jacket is talked up by so many but you hardly get an in-depth review or in person pics.  May i ask what size are you wearing? Also, Do you have any more pics?

  12. T. S. says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Tip on those nearly-unusable pockets that force your hand straight down: Take off the button, resew through the wool but not the lining. Done, hands go in as horizontally as you please. For some reason, despite the roomy pocket bags, Schott manufactures these by sewing the button through the wool and the lining, blocking any normal (or even reasonable hand position). 

    I’ve been wearing a Schott peacoat for Midwest winters. Once the temperature drops, the downsides (boxy shoulders, wide arms) stop mattering. The 32oz Melton Wool is so toasty and windproof, I stopped using my knee-length North Face in anything over 0 degrees. In other words, Schott isn’t the best buy if you want a peacoat, but if you NEED one? The quality and price point don’t exist anywhere else. 

  13. j.r. says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    What are the gloves??

  14. Danny says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I’ve had my eye on this peacoat, but I think I might pass after this review. Their traditional peacoat looks good, but I wonder if it’s too heavy for a San Francisco winter. I’ve also been checking out the Bonobos peacoat, but it has the same position on the handwarmer pockets. It’s like you’re trying to cover your nipples or something.

  15. Louis Santini says

    November 1, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Would it be worth the money to have it tailored? I’m 6’1 175 and feel like it will probably fit like a box on my figure.  Thanks for the review Joe!!

  16. BenR says

    November 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Looks like these from the Dirt Cheap Cold Weather post.

  17. Darii says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Fossil has (or had) a nice pea coat, relatively slim. Not sure if it’s still around.

  18. Joe says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Right post, wrong gloves.  Those are different and not the J&Ms.  But there’s a post on them, those gloves, coming up tomorrow.

  19. Joe says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I’m almost always in a medium: https://dappered.com/2011/07/joes-measurements
    As far as other pictures, that’s about it.  Did you catch the side view one though? https://dappered.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Schott-Side.jpg
    Good luck with your search!

  20. Edward says

    November 1, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I’m not trying to be the grammar police but just to point it out, I believe that in the fourth paragraph second sentence there is suppose to be an “a” between wearing and blazer. “It does fit closer to the body for sure, but my 5’9″ / 165lb frame wasn’t constricted at all, even while wearing (a) blazer.” Anyway, great work I look forward to reading more from Dappered.

  21. Joe says

    November 2, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Indeed.  During edits sometimes a letter/word can get dropped and then somehow doesn’t get noticed.  Fixed.

  22. PeaCoater says

    November 2, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Try this one.  Very slim, almost too tight unless you size up.

    http://www.schottnyc.com/products/men/peacoat/classic-wool-naval-pea-coat.htm

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