Inverness Cape?

[Father Bill]

I chose instead to get what is sometimes called a "Coachman's Cape". It looks like an Inverness, but has sleeves under the shoulder cape for additional warmth. Also a little longer. Bought it in a heavyish wool tweed.

Tricky to find, but worth the difference in my opinion.

[jsrnephdoc]

I chose instead to get what is sometimes called a "Coachman's Cape". It looks like an Inverness, but has sleeves under the shoulder cape for additional warmth. Also a little longer. Bought it in a heavyish wool tweed.

Tricky to find, but worth the difference in my opinion.

I did a web search for "Coachman's Cape." Every one of my "hits" was for a shade of Benjamin Moore paint. I suppose if I apply enough "coats" so that my skin cannot breathe, I may not get cold, but then again I probably wouldn't survive the paint poisoning

[jsrnephdoc]

I meant to ask what you mean by "heavyish." One forum member told me he had a 22 oz (he called it "military weight" I think) kilt, and that if the straps were buckled it would stand up by itself. But my American overcoats, while not tightly woven like a kilt, is heavier.

By any chance, do you have any pictures of your Coachman's Cape? Would you wear it at < 0°F over a kilt and tweed jacket/waistcoat?

Thanks so much,

[Father Bill]

I did a web search for "Coachman's Cape." Every one of my "hits" was for a shade of Benjamin Moore paint. I suppose if I apply enough "coats" so that my skin cannot breathe, I may not get cold, but then again I probably wouldn't survive the paint poisoning

Try "Coachman's Coat" and see what comes up.

Try some of the "steampunk" suppliers too. They seem to like the style.