Chrysalis Windsor Duffle Coat - Wool (For Men)

Ordered the mushroom color, which upon receipt revealed itself to be a tone (almost) created by alternating stripes of tan and gray in the garment's cord-like tweed. Each color reads too clearly for my taste; i.e., the thing really looks striped. Also, it's too short and boxy for me. I'm pretty thin, but my wife commented that the thing makes me look like a fat guy. This is a remarkable thing, given that the coat seems rather light in weight. The thing is clearly well-made, notwithstanding its ugliness. I returned it.

The quality is high and the coat is great if you're looking for casual wear, but I was hoping for something inbetween casual and dress.

Love this coat! It's warm, looks great, and it's very comfortable to wear. I liked it so much that I ended up buying a second one!

I am so sad that this wasn't available in size 38. I usually wear a size 40, but even with a thick sweater, the size 40 seemed too roomy at the shoulders, so I returned it. I'm 5'8, 160 with an athletic/lean build, so I don't need all the extra room the coat offers. I don't mind the cut, but I do like my shoulders to fit properly. Other than that, this is a PHENOMENAL coat, and everything about it screams quality. The fabric is a thick tweed that will outlast anything I've ever owned. If it becomes available in size 38, I will purchase it immediately.

I wear a 44L suit due to my wide shoulders and extra long arms (think 6'2" Neanderthal). I was foolishly hoping that this coat would work for me in a 44 since there wasn't a long option. Alas, it wasn't to be--too tight around the shoulders and the sleeves were too short. I don't fault the coat since it never claimed to be a long. It ruined my day to send it back because it was really an outstanding coat. It was exactly what I was looking for (except for it being too short for me, of course). Looks even better in person than it does online.

Very nice sweater coat! I first ordered it in a 44,which is my size.After trying on the 44 it was to big even with a sport jacket under it.I sent it back for a 42 which fit better. The coat run's big,it is not a tapered look at all..The pro's beat the con by all means.

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!

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!

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.

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.