Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Good Cut, Warm

Bad Weather, Daily Use

Classic Dresser

Feels true to size

Feels true to length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The coat is very roomy, which is why I got it as I plan to use it as a winter overcoat. I have the beige whip and love it! I'm debating adding a thin lining to it around the shoulders as I have some textured sports jackets that might get worn from contact with the heavy wool. I'm looking forward to a long term relationship with this coat and couldn't be more pleased with the purchase!

Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Good Cut, Warm

Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out

Casual Dresser

Feels true to size

Feels true to length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This coat was more than I expected. I returned it because size 40 did not fit my size 42 frame. Taking the advice of others I ordered one size smaller but as I have come to learn such advice is not always universally applicable. It wasn't for me in this case. Size 40 was an uncomfortable fit across my back; the sleeves were about 1" too short. I had on only a shirt underneath.(I am avg built, 6', 185Lbs). I did not re-order size 42 because the coat was much too hi-end a garment for the purpose I intended it for, i.e., a plain old knock-around coat for everyday grab and go in very cold weather when I don't want to grab a sweater as well. It would have worked as such I have no doubt, however, I instead replaced the Chrysalis with the less costly Gloverall Duffle (#41256 in size 42) and my needs were exactly fulfilled. Though high in quality, the Gloverall is not "high-ended" like the Chrysalis. I now have a sturdy, well constructed cold weather garment that I wouldn't mind having on some cold night, stuck on the side of the road, when I have to look under my car's hood or change a tire. If you want a warm, going to church or semi-formal office coat, on the other hand, I highly recommend the Chrysalis. As for the sizing to pick, I'd say pick what you normally wear and go from there, maybe one size up if you're wearing a heavy suit jacket. It's not over sized in my experience. Good Luck-Cheers!

Attractive Design, Warm

Feels true to size

Feels true to length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Four stars because I reserve five stars for perfection, i.e., pretty much never. The coat came yesterday and I'm happy with it. It will be my main winter coat for the next few years. Compared with similar coats from the likes of L.L. Bean and Land's End, this one is made of a much heavier, higher-quality, better-draping grade of wool, and the workmanship is superior. You could wear this coat over a suit or sport coat, though of course it isn't a classic open-necked topcoat. It's just a sharp coat for general use. In my case it's replacing my much-loved Filson double Mackinaw, and I don't feel the worse for it. Additional observations: 1. The coat is true to size. I'm a 40 regular in a suit, somewhat broad-shouldered for a 40, and in this coat the 40 fits me fine. The fit feels like a true 40 in the shoulders and sleeves but the cut is generous in the torso, not at all tapered, more like a 41 or 42 down the body. This roominess in the body might be great if want to wear a sport coat, sweater, or vest under the coat or if you carry a little weight around the middle. I'm pretty slim, and I'm fine with the fit, but it is rather roomy. Order your true size and the cut will be forgiving even if you have a some bulk in the belly. 2. The back (not pictured here) looks great. The attached shoulder yoke (the doubling of the fabric over the top) squares off nicely in the back, fully sewn down, not vented like some. 3. There really are just two pockets, the ones you see in the picture. No interior pockets, no hand-warming pockets. I'm fine with that; others might not like it. 4. I like the lack of lining in the coat body. It's roomy enough that the lining isn't needed. 5. The color I ordered, "beige whip," is a very nicely tweedy khaki green, a sort of tweedy combination of beige and old-fashioned army green. I love the color. The darker green looks great too, at least in the pictures.

Attractive Design, Quality tailoring, Warm

Poor Fit

Daily Use, Going Out

Classic Dresser

Feels too large

Feels true to length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bottom line first: this is a finely tailored coat but a bit too large/bulky. As other reviewers have posted, it may be best to order a size smaller. I generally wear a 43 or 44 in suits and ended up ordering this coat in a 42 and it fits fine. As also previously mentioned, this coat is unlined except for the sleeves. This coat is very warm, and although I just purchased it, it appears to be a top-quality coat. The seems are impeccably sewn and even from a distance this gives the appearance of a finely crafted tweed outerwear coat. The shape is somewhat bulky (thus would make an excellent jacket if wearing large sweaters underneath or if the wearer was a bit on the portly). By bulky, I mean to say that it is not a slimming or narrow fit through the midsection. I am very seriously considering having a center seam adjustment to bring it in to give a more tailored appearance. For the bargain price available here at STP, the cost of tailoring would still make this quite a deal. The coat fits me perfectly in the shoulders, armpits, and sleeve. It is a particularly warm coat. This is my only topcoat & I intend to wear this to church, performing arts events, nice dinners, and the few instances I find myself in need of a overcoat for a suit. I would definately reccomend this and were it not for the oversized/bulky fit, I would have rated it 5 stars.

Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Good Cut

Daily Use

Casual Dresser

Feels true to size

Feels true to length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I hope that STP will continue to carry Chrysalis clothing, and that for my wife's sake, it will expand to include women's clothing. This is a beautifully made classic jacket. The value is excellent. I don't buy many clothes, but am glad to have this jacket.

Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Warm

Jipper difficult to use

Bad Weather, Daily Use, Going Out, Travel

Casual Dresser

Feels too small

Feels true to length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Nice coat but does feel snug in the chest. The major problem I have is with the jipper.

Attractive Design, Durable, Good Cut, Warm

Bulky, Heavy

Daily Use, Going Out, Outdoor Activities

Classic Dresser

Feels too large

Feels too long

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I knew I wanted a coat like this, had plans to buy a particular one, but the maker stopped producing them. What I thought was a set back was my blessing. This is a finer coat than the one I had in mind. I'd only once seen such a coat, and thought it out of reach expense-wise. I feel very fortunate to have found it on Sierra, and am thankful for previous review writers, without whose glowing reviews I might not have pulled the trigger. This is a heavy wool and insulated coat, warmer than 98% of similiar things found in this city, perhaps one other garment tied this one for warmth. I'd found other English producers, but with no outlets here. I actually started calling Canadian shops looking for a "heavy car coat". The assistant at Sierra told me this coat weights a considerable, but not troublesome, 4.5 lbs.It's roomy and perfect for me. I'm 6'1", 225, late fifties and an athletic build. I can wear bulky sweaters under this coat easily. I could and will wear a sweater and a vest under it if it were bitter cold. The coat is larger than most other XL coats I tried, and that's fine for me. Someone on the cusp, could be quite satisfied with a "L". The sleeves come to where my fingers start. That's a tad long for some people, not for me. That's my taste. The ~ 4 inch collar folds up and stays there easily, touching and/or nearly touching the ears without annoyance giving great protection from wind. A high collar was a must for me. I wear scarves frequently and they fit in easily and comfortably. The sleeves have inner cuffs which I thought would be discomforting, but I was use to them immediately. This is a very finely made, English country coat with heavy somewhat rough wool. It's a style you either like or you don't. I love it. I'm grateful to have Sierra's considerable discount (+ a 10% initial customer discount which the assistant made me aware of) and her no-rush, personable help on the phone acquiring it. If it didn't work for me, I could have returned [...] Did I say I love this coat? I love this coat.Best, NYCP

Attractive Design, Good Cut, Warm

Daily Use, Going Out, Outdoor Activities

Classic Dresser

Feels too large

Feels true to length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is my second review of this jacket. I had intended originally to have it taken in as it feels a little large, but I decided I liked the relaxed fit and the ease of movement it gave me..and I didn't trust anyone to take it in. I love this jacket. My only quibble is that the neck is way to big for me, so I need to wear something else to keep my neck warm. This is a really warm jacket. I can't comfortably wear it in the car for very long or if the temp is above 45F. I haven't tested its waterproof abilities, but I imagine that, since the tweed gets soaked before the water gets to the waterproof breathable liner (between the tweed and the interior insulation and liner), that it will work fine but be a soggy mess when I take it off. I will have to remember to hang it nicely and wait for it to drip dry. It also has to be dry cleaned and the tweed will absorb the snot from my kids when I pick them up. So far I have been able to wipe it off with a wet cloth, but I may have to dry clean it eventually. I have gotten a lot of comments about how nice this jacket looks. I compared it directly to a Barbour Beufort tweed jacket. The neck on the Barbour is smaller than the one on this jacket, but the Barbour jacket is a good 6 inches bigger in the chest and waist. This jacket is also markedly better quality than the Barbour (it looks and feels more high quality and less workmanlike). If it wasn't for the markdowns at Siera Trading Post I wouldn't ever have a jacket this nice. I like the chest handwarmer pockets. The interior pocket is nice. The zipper is large and easy to use in gloves (once you get used to the pull on the left hand side). The snaps are easy. The chain loop to hang the jacket with is a little cold on the back of the neck if you don't wear a collared shirt under it, but the lining is really nice. Really a nice jacket. I don't have much experience with coats at this pricepoint or of this caliber (I own Marmot and Arteryx shells which is a whole diferent thing), but I can't imagine a better made jacket being available. In my research I noticed that Chrysalis mostly sells the equivalent of this jacket as a custom tailored item in the U.K. That would be the only way I think it could be improved.

Attractive Design, Comfortable, Warm

Not Enough Pockets

Daily Use

Casual Dresser

Feels too large

Feels too short

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the duffel duffel and I haven't not cold anymore.

Comfortable, Durable, Warm

Bad Weather, Going Out

Casual Dresser

Feels true to size

Feels too long

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Being older, I feel the cold more and needed a good, warm jacket/coat. It would 'look better' if a belt could have been sewn on the back about 1/2 way. Very cosy and nice for this Oregon High Dessert, in the winter!