John Partridge Trident Long Coat - Waxed Cotton (For Women)

This coat was so close to being great. The contrast stitching shows off that it is well cut, but the collar is rather unattractive. It's kind of like the collar on the Carhart coats my dad used to wear. It's like the top half of the coat is focused purely on function while the bottom half has a more tailored look. The coat is heavy, and I'm sure it could keep someone warm, but I was looking more for a tailored look and this couldn't fit the bill.

Just a perfect coat for the outdoors in any weather. Dogproof.

I am glad I ordered the small! I had ordered a Barbour jacket and it did run small as the comments indicated, so I was hesitant to order a small in this coat, but it was described as loose fit. Indeed it is. I wish the lining zipped out because I do live in North Florida, so it would extend the wearing season. But I would be able I was concerned that it would drag the ground, but the length is OK( I am 4'10).I kNow this will last my whole life and more.

This is not a coat to be taken lightly. It is serious, maybe even a little off-putting at first to those of us used to more gregarious garments. This is no eager to please, but ultimately unreliable fashion statement. For instance, it is not only fully lined, but insulated from the waist up. This was not expected, at at first, a little bothersome. I had expected the flannel lining that is popular in so many of these English waxed garments. It was soon clear that any disappointment on my part had to do with my expectations, rather than the coat itself, because the woman who will wear the coat enjoys it greatly and without reservation. FIT: The insulation makes it a little less form fitting than a lightweight raincoat, to which it will be compared at first. It is, however, much more substantial than those sassy little numbers that hit mid thigh, leaving your knees exposed to the elements. And, it is quite flattering when one considers that this coat's main purpose is not to flatter you, but to protect you. And shouldn't a good friend be more concerned about "having your back" than stroking your ego? BTW, The wearer is 5'7" and heavy chested. This coat accommodates her chest without hanging shapelessly over her lower body. FUNCTION: This coat will keep you dry. It will keep you warm for a reasonable amount of time in any weather in which rain, rather than snow falls, which is great for those cold, rainy days that soak the nice wool coat. With a sweater, it would get through a decent part of a coastal or urban New England winter. CONSTRUCTION: Seems well stitched. Nice details like (heavy-duty) stitching between the snaps on the front, which means the fabric that covers the snaps does not get blown around or mis-shapen. The snaps themselves are pleasantly unusual. The whole system of closing the front the coat is more thoughtfully engineered and heavily constructed than most any garment I have seen (I used to have a collection of vintage and military winter coats), including the double zipper, which should be standard on over garments, but which is woefully absent on many of today's fashions. Although the contrast stitching is not as garish as described by another reviewer (it is tan, not white), it would not have been my choice. But we accept the quirks of our human friends, I suppose, so it seems appropriate to let it slide. However, the one thing that I (and the wearer) found strange was the lack of a hood. There are not even snaps or buttons to accept one. FINAL NOTE: There is an funny pocket in the sleeve. The wearer has not found it yet, and I'm not telling her, because the occasional surprise is good in a long term relationship.

Love this coat. Love the pockets. I bought the small 5'7 120lbs 34, 24, 36. Can easily layer. I can also wear just the coat. Not a trim fit, but I wanted a coat that was easy. The flannel lining tends to static/ stick. A spray of the static free spray solved that. The zipper is a bit sticky, but I always have trouble with them. Nice heavy duty metal zipper Coat is very well made And not made in China. I don't want to purchase from China made. Hard to do, Keeps impulse buying down :-)

Really nice coat. Looking forward to wearing it this spring.

I am 5'11" and 135lbs and a fit model for size small clothing. The cut of this coat, even in a Small, made my shoulders look small and my waist look huge. The back is too small - it pulls and actually makes your shoulders look smaller - and the armholes are too large. The idea of the coat is fantastic. Waxed cotton blocks wind really well and is generally quite waterproof. However, I would never wear this outside ... even in my home town in the middle of nowhere.

When I first tried it on I wasn't sure it suited me. I then brought it to work and modeled it for a female and a male colleague. Both loved it on me so I am keeping it. It is beautifully made and I will wear it back and forth to my place in the country

I knew I had to keep it when I discovered the HIDDEN POCKET in the left sleeve cuff, but I'm still getting used to this coat. (I've never found a sleeve pocket before! That was awesome.) I like the colors (deep green and plum) and the high quality of the materials and stitching, down to the various pockets and the unusual design of the snap buttons, which seem secure and durable. What I'm still getting used to is the bulkiness of a long coat--I like the skirt length but the sleeves of size L seem overlong. But the main thing that bothers me is that the cotton lining extends the full length of the coat (nice workmanship!) and unfortunately it snags against my pants legs when I'm walking, instead of swishing around them. That bugs me. I think I'll get used to it though. Waxed cotton is a nice durable material but not especially warm, even with a cotton lining. On cool or wet days with wind I plan to layer wool under this coat. Note that the placement of the big pockets right over the hips either creates or accentuates a pear shape. To like this coat, you need to be okay with that.

A wonderful coat, but not long enough for my needs, so I regretably had to return it.