I am very confused as my original style Gloverall is true to size and doesn't come very large. The 40 is like a 40, not bigger or oversized. I am wearing Euro size 46-48 or 38R. It is slightly bigger than my Barbour Duffle, and that is M/40.  If I had a 38, a Sports coat underneath wouldn't work well, it would be tight. You can all see how it fits in my blog... Probably they changed their sizing?

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Looks almost identical to the Gloverall.  I like that it doesn't have the large throat tab hanging down.  I feel that would be a little irritating, since I'd probably not have it fastened very often.  It's 70% wool, as opposed to the 90% wool Gloverall.

If I were in the market, on my budget I'd probably just go for the Duffle Coats UK model.  I like the 4 toggle and the no big neck flap.  Otherwise, pretty much looks the same.  The Gloverall may be better constructed / warmer, but probably not enough to warrant spending twice as much.  Again, this coming from someone that gets very limited use out of such a coat.

Well spotted Ollie and stylistically correct for a film released in 1949.

From what I understand the surplus military/naval issue wartime Montys were subsequently sold-off to the public probably making the original three-toggle variety more commonplace in the late 40s and early 50s (educated guess).

Subsequent variants may have come into vogue in later years e.g. the 4 toggle ones seen in some of the (1960s?) Ivy ads marketed by Gloverall.

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Last edited by Harpo (2014-01-26 08:26:11)