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CptSanity t1_iz8dga5 wrote

That's clearly two children in an adult's trenchcoat.

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SidewinderVR t1_iz9vywi wrote

No that's Vincent Adultman and he's on his way to do a business.

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MichaelW24 t1_iz90361 wrote

That's what I was thinking, buncha stacked minions in a trench coat lookin ass.

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OddTry2427 t1_iz6ydtl wrote

We lost our trench coat privileges here in America.

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chrstphrbmlr t1_iz812ex wrote

Just mentioning for the good of the order™️, that the coat that a stereotypical school shooter wears is a duster, not a trench coat.

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Lysergate t1_iz9r1ry wrote

Na the duster makes you look bad ass! U jabrone

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Mountain_Man_88 t1_iza397q wrote

True dusters are pretty rare actually. A duster is a lightweight coat intended to be worn over clothing in dusty area to keep your clothes clean. Many coats advertised as dusters today would be either "slickers" or rain coats which are waterproof, or trenchcoats and great coats, which are designed to be warm. Dusters are neither waterproof nor warm.

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Strikew3st t1_izb8rin wrote

Well, they called themselves the Trench Coat Mafia, that doesn't help.

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zoefkris OP t1_iz6ztzk wrote

Huh? What do you mean?

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OddTry2427 t1_iz707a9 wrote

We've had our share of school shooters use them to hide weapons, they are frowned upon unless you're a white chick with a pumpkin spice latte in hand.

I was just tossing a little goof out there. Glad you've got a great jacket! Nothing better than finding undeniably great product.

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Bakom_spegeln t1_iz75g5s wrote

Isn’t that just matrix trench coats?

Like latex or “very-shiny-material-that’s-not leather-but-are-made-to-trick-you-in-to-think-it-is-leather” -trench coats?

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duxdude418 t1_iz7k2g8 wrote

> Isn’t that just matrix trench coats?

Contrary to what many think they remember, Neo’s trench coat in the first film isn’t made of leather. It appears to be some matte tactical/performance material. Maybe even just cotton.

In fact, none of the outwear he wears in the original trilogy is leather. I don’t blame you for thinking that, though. Many of the other characters did have leather or leather-like coats.

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chokehodl t1_iz8bv2g wrote

Yes pretty much. When I was a kid I loved the Matrix and me and my friends would all dress up im trench coats and play with Nerf guns or water guns. One of my neighbors called the cops on us because they thought we looked like the Columbine shooters.

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OddTry2427 t1_iz78uvv wrote

Usually just black in general but I love that description hahah.

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FUCKMISSOURI t1_iz7quye wrote

Long as you're not sitting silently in the back of a high-school classroom, nobody cares if you're wearing a coat. Especially in the winter

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DrunkenHops t1_iz7fh86 wrote

I’m sure people here would be wearing them if they were as accessible to us as they are for Europeans. We have barely any good reproduction or surplus French coats in America, I’ve looked.

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flairfordramtics_ t1_iza8oeb wrote

The Columbine people started the stigma of trench coats especially black ones

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zoefkris OP t1_iza9qp1 wrote

Gonna be honest with you here, I have no clue who the columbine people are

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so_much_effort t1_izaao7y wrote

It was the first really big school shooting in America, back in the late 90s.

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kingbacon t1_iz8y6hk wrote

My cousin took on of those backpacking through eastern Europe whilst on a a bender. Every government official checked his passport thoroughly. So you've got that option now.

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zoefkris OP t1_iz8y95m wrote

I'd love them putting in all the effort only to find out exactly nothing lol

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AndPlus t1_iz6wkex wrote

Waterproof? What type of material?

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veryabnormal t1_izahxmn wrote

My dad has one. It’s about 1cm of rubber under the canvas. It is very very heavy.

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Strikew3st t1_izb83eu wrote

Waterproof, not bulletproof, ain't no centimeter of rubber in a jacket.

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zoefkris OP t1_izaxwt5 wrote

It's apparently felt, boiled in a specific way to keep water out, it's heavy and you should make sure to wear something under it because it's like a tiny cactus, prickly.

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_twelvebytwelve_ t1_j11ssmp wrote

Felted wool is darn near waterproof. It's a treatment done to 'brush' wool so the fibres kind of interlock and create a mat across the entire surface.

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luesAyer t1_izb8anj wrote

It would be a boiled wool, google says its called frieze in english but im not sure, we call it vadmal in swedish. Its a heavy wool weave that has been boiled to be very sturdy and water resistant

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Bakom_spegeln t1_iz74yjq wrote

Very much a “paper, please” look.

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WiseChoices t1_iz6x7rt wrote

Wonderful! So durable.

Does it have extra pockets?

Does it have a pleat in the back?

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zoefkris OP t1_iz6zz7y wrote

I'll try to upload some more pictures for you tomorrow! Headed off to sleep for now :)

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zoefkris OP t1_izax96g wrote

Here is a photo of the back of the coat! https://imgur.io/OWB06g5?r No, it doesn't have extra pockets, just the two on the front.

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WiseChoices t1_izayo4i wrote

TY

Very nice! Lots of room for adjusting and venting for how warm or cold it is. Functional epaulets are handy, too.

We found a vintage US Navy coat for a Grandchild. The quality of these fabrics is remarkable.

Hers doesn't have that great detailing in the back, just one flat vent for walking.

She said that it is remarkably waterproof.

You found a good thing 👌

Edit: Thanks again for getting back to me.

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zoefkris OP t1_izayx1k wrote

I know it's nice, if you're ever looking for some more I've found that uniforms from the 1980's fit very well with these coats as long as they're solid colour and not camouflaged, let me see if I can find a picture demonstrating that

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zoefkris OP t1_izazsje wrote

https://imgur.io/J91hkFh?r

Here you go, combined with this 1981 Dutch military uniform it looks awesome, sadly I don't have any photos of the two combined, I'll try to make one tomorrow after the uniform gets out of the washing machine

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Apex-GER t1_iz9a0j2 wrote

Amazing! I would probably get it shortened to right around the knee for a bit modern look though but that's a personal preference...

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zoefkris OP t1_iz9kfqr wrote

Yeah I like it to be this long, if I wear some high boots I'll be fully weather resistant!

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LiveLearnCoach t1_izar2ot wrote

I would add a belt to it, to break the vertical line as well as add some shape to it. I will probably add loops to the cuffs for warmth and looking fancy.

That said, great catch, OP.

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WhosThatDogMrPB t1_iz8x6u2 wrote

All you need is a hat and you could start a detective career.

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zoefkris OP t1_iz8y7gi wrote

I've been looking at buying a felt scouts hat lately, I'll definitely search a bit harder now!

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regaphysics t1_iz6xxky wrote

How is that waterproof? I find that hard to believe.

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zoefkris OP t1_iz6zrxj wrote

It's very tightly compacted wool that's been cooked or something, I'm not exactly sure I'll ask a coworker of mine who knows more about this tomorrow! Might also be called velt, not entirely sure

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regaphysics t1_iz702wg wrote

I’d call that water resistant, but that’s just me. Wool will still wet out after a while regardless of how compacted it is.

In any event I’d like to see how long it lasts in the rain! I bet it will manage for a while.

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zoefkris OP t1_iz70c8b wrote

My apologies, English isn't my native language, but it does keep the water out! I've worn it for hours on end in a typical Dutch rain storm and it held up great!

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Ferdydurkeeee t1_iz8th8w wrote

Have a similar one from the 40s. It's great and also works as a wonderful blanket for camping or just crashing on a friend's couch

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soymrdannal t1_iz9l7de wrote

Had an ex who had an old Soviet one, and did much the same thing. Ridiculously warm, and possibly the best “blanket” I ever used.

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dude-O-rama t1_iz73c1l wrote

Oooooh, does it have waffle pockets?

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zoefkris OP t1_izaxfdu wrote

Sadly no official waffle pockets, does have 2 regular large enough for waffle pockets though!

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hagcel t1_iz75bi4 wrote

Had the same coat for years, gave it to a girlfriend who got it perfectly so the bottom edge just draped her ankles.

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goddamn2fa t1_iz9igdk wrote

I used to own one very similar. Great for the winter.

Does the collar pop up and button in the front to protect your neck and face?

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zoefkris OP t1_iz9kcpo wrote

It appears it can, I'll have a look once I'm home!

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zoefkris OP t1_izaxk4x wrote

I can button up the main flaps, on the collar there's a piece of cloth and a button on both sides but my neck is too short to allow it to make a proper fit

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7007001 t1_iz8rkb8 wrote

I think it's beautiful. Classical, contemporary styling that has aged very well.

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Orc_ t1_izrkvj6 wrote

what I dislike about this old coats is the absurd weight. I wish they where more practicable to use

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zoefkris OP t1_izua96h wrote

I get it and I'll admit they're not the lightest coats but I personally like the weight, it adds character and a feeling of quality

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Orc_ t1_izuawnp wrote

Mine is not 1955 belgian but 1940's american army and yeah the weight and style also makes you feel like gigachad

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chrstphrbmlr t1_iz809j2 wrote

Good on you! That is a coat that will look good no matter what the fashion trends are.

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COCl2- t1_iz8kmk6 wrote

Looks cool! I’m European too could you tell me where did you buy it? Thanks!

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zoefkris OP t1_iz8ptv7 wrote

Bought it on marktplaats! It's a Dutch website

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MiraKrrrtek t1_izb9khf wrote

You can prolly look for some military surplus e-shop in your country, in Czechia there's a dozen of local shops where you can get some old trench coats

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Geosgaeno t1_iz9h7nf wrote

Q from Street Fighter 3

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yuordreams t1_iz9p1rk wrote

Love this style on most men! Very handsome.

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nuriel8833 t1_iz9s3df wrote

Looks great, wish I was tall enough to wear this kind of coats :( What is the composition?

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zoefkris OP t1_iza5otd wrote

I'm only 191cm tall (6'3") so shouldn't be too difficult to fine one :)

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freeze_ t1_iz9vfh4 wrote

That’s a pretty life-like mannequin.

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unfitfuzzball t1_izabxdj wrote

Are you a Wes Anderson character?

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zoefkris OP t1_izadrmu wrote

I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you and say I don't know what that is

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objeteh t1_izam2c0 wrote

Great coat

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99available t1_izavwnb wrote

I had a shorter Belgian AF (blue) coat like that. Never lived anywhere where it got cold enough to wear. It weighed a ton.

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VincenzoRigatoni t1_iz9lta2 wrote

You lowkey look like a N*zi, but I mean. You are wearing a mid century German coat..

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eplefjes t1_iz9qvz6 wrote

Do you think Belgium is a place in Germany?

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VincenzoRigatoni t1_iz9qyye wrote

Uhh ngl I had just woke up, and ya. I did

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CthuluTheGrand t1_izanxi6 wrote

r/americanmoment

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VincenzoRigatoni t1_izaupf1 wrote

I mean cmon tho. Belgium, Germany totally sounds like a real place doesn’t it

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CthuluTheGrand t1_izax2jl wrote

Pretty sure they even speak french and dutch in Belgium, so not a whole lot in common :p

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zoefkris OP t1_iza5vxo wrote

It's not German? It's Belgian, as far as the model, it's the same model that the British wore during the war

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