Film Noir Buff Style Forum / How To Wear A Sheepskin Coat

Blucher · 2012-01-16 02:59:50

Gibson Gardens likes them no better than he does a belted trenchcoat. They may or may not be Ivy (they feature in both of the books John has co-authored), but they are certainly a classic cold weather coat. The trick is, of course, not to look like market trader spiv/football manager on touchline/bonehead of any description whatever. If, however, you have your hair cut as short as mine, you do have to be extra careful. I would suggest: no flat cap, no gunboats. Probably no cuffed jeans or chinos, either. Instead, a decent Shetland crew-neck, Brooks woollen trousers (check, but subtle) and dark, well-tapered desert boots.

jesmond · 2012-01-16 03:02:06

^ Sounds good...

Blucher · 2012-01-16 03:03:51

Well, I know you as one of the most interesting and inventive dressers on here, so I'm going to take that as a definite compliment, John!

jesmond · 2012-01-16 03:05:18

Thanks alot, Andy. I think you know i like you ....

Kingstonian · 2012-01-16 04:50:28

You could wear one with a small moustache and a trilby - the pompous, middle class stereotype from old black and white sitcoms.

It is similar to the British Warm. I think that can be reclaimed from Captain Peacock too.

Alternatively just channel your Inner Geezer. You know you want to.

Blucher · 2012-01-16 04:52:14

There's plenty that could and should be reclaimed.

Who knows anything about Morland?

Kingstonian · 2012-01-16 05:19:00

Morland were the top boys.

You could wear your sheepskin with a clip on bow tie - but Grace Brothers would not approve(from 4:50):-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zozFEWFUO0A

Russell...Street · 2012-01-16 08:11:45

You have to wear nothing under it! Old ladies love it.

But don't get close to a playground or to a school...

Moose Maclennan · 2012-01-16 08:31:13

Kingstonian · 2012-01-16 08:38:16

Walker · 2012-01-16 10:28:21

I recently found a pair of sheepskin-lined chukka boots in a lovely tobacco suede colour from Morlands. There's some great info about the company's heritage on their website - Edmund Hilary took Morlands boots on his Everest expedition. Established in 1870 in Glastonbury, they are still going strong but sadly concentrate on slippers and women’s boots these days.

I'd guess my Morlands Winterset 328s are from the 1960s. Lovely and warm on days like this, they have a rubber sole that grips well so no worries about a bit of frost for me.

Walker · 2012-01-16 10:30:42

Kingstonian · 2012-01-16 10:37:05

Morlands were Quakers. Old school. They were troubled about supplying clothing for the RAF because of their pacifist religion. Back in the days when lots of firms had principles rather just an aim to turn a big profit as easily as possible.

Oliver · 2012-01-16 11:21:31

With a wool fisherman's cap and guitar strapped 'round your back like PF Sloan!

Blucher · 2012-01-16 14:11:23

^ I'm afraid not.

Blucher · 2012-01-16 14:16:56

Blucher · 2012-01-17 03:17:07

I've seen shearlings at some very fancy prices. I think Paul Stuart offered one. The Weejun was right about their unfortunate image, but the colder weather made me more than willing to put my hand in my pocket. When I asked about the low price, the woman just shrugged her shoulders and said, "Someone upstairs decides that" - which left me wondering if perhaps God is now wanting to put something contemporary on his CV.

Chris_H · 2012-01-17 03:26:22

I've got an old sheepskin Westshire made by Invertere....similar to the buffercoat in length with the same style collar.

Oo Bop Sh'bam · 2012-01-17 03:37:00

What puts me off is the cost!

1966 · 2012-01-17 03:53:45

Kingstonian · 2012-01-17 04:18:18

Chris_H · 2012-01-17 04:40:00

nouvelle vague · 2012-01-17 04:43:40

^ That's nice!

1966 · 2012-01-17 04:46:08

^^ And a steal!

If that auction would have been outed here I bet it would've topped 100.

jesmond · 2012-01-17 04:53:18

^ That`s brilliant, Chris; and an incredible price.....!

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