Was hoping I could get a review of the wool coat from someone who has bought one. I've got uniform credit to burn and the winter in Boston is long. I already have the leather jacket and blazer. I'm 6'3", 44 long blazer and 36 long pants.

Did you order the same size as your blazer or larger to fit over it?

How long is it? Just a bit longer than the blazer like a pea coat or more like a knee length trench coat?

Do you wear it by itself or over the blazer? Not sure what our requirement is.

Is it warm or do you feel like you need an extra layer like with the leather jacket?

Thank you!

 

I got one last year. Up until then I've done everything I could to avoid that terrible leather jacket. (So that's my mind set going in.)

I ordered it one size larger than my "Suiting Jacket" and it fits well over it. The two together is plenty warm for cold winter mornings.

The length goes to just above my knees.

The only hassle I have with it would be found with any dark wool overcoat. It will show any lint or dog hair on it. I give it a good going over with a sticky roller before a trip.

The uniform people at JetBlue are terrible at their jobs. 9+ years of watching those people **** around trying to do their job. Some how some where, a monkey in LIC managed to type Hamlet, and made a good decision with this coat.

 

I'm also not a fan of the leather jacket so I may be a bit biased however I've found the wool coat to be quite warm when worn with the blazer/suiting jacket. I received mine the same size as my suiting jacket and it fits well, going to just above the knees and I usually wear it with the blazer. I agree with the aforementioned quality, I was actually pretty surprised especially in comparison to the rest of the uniform pieces(they leave much to be desired).

What I like about the wool coat too is that it looks nice whether on duty or on a layover and doesn't scream pilot to other would be pilots like a dressed down leather jacket/sweater does.

 

I've been wearing wool forever and love it. I've worn two different coats at three airlines. Of course all this is very subjective and also dependent upon your airlines rules along with how badly you'd like to disregard them.

I do not wear the suit jacket when I wear the coat. What's the point? Plus, that's generally too much crap to store in the cockpit. I do not wear the hat when I wear the coat.

Try online retailers and outfits like Burlington or Mens Wearhouse. My last coat is my favorite. It's a Merino Wool / Cashmere Blend and about the only thing that I like about winter. Soft as butter and wrinkle resistant. On sale, it was about 125 bucks. A steal when you look at guys dropping 400 on leather.

When wandering on an overnight and its really cold, I simply put on a fleece vest first, then the coat. With some gloves you're good to go in almost any winter weather in the conus.

My opinion is just that. I think airline pilots ought to wear hi quality dress clothes. Not dickies, black reeboks and bus driver jackets. But, then again, I'm a malcontent and outlier. If you switch to wool, buy an adhesive dog-hair / lint roller.

 

Were you able to find one that looks like the one JB sells?

 

As a new hire last July, I was disappointed to be told we no longer are issued the leather jacket. I'm pleasantly surprised the issued coat doesn't look bad, is comfortable (no way it's fitting over my suit coat), and is plenty warm so far up at JFK and the NE as well as wool keeps ya dry when it's raining! While I'd like the leather I can't justify $450 for one on our 1st year pay... Overall the jacket fits the bill and like previously mentioned it doesn't look like a pilot jacket off duty....

 

Warm and comfortable...order the same size as your blazer...

 

Agreed wholeheartedly.

 

It's great. High quality that'd I'd buy for myself. Better then the junk I've gotten in the Burlington Coat Factory over the years

 

I don't fly for JB, so I can't help with the color. But, most high end mens clothiers will have a wide selection of Dark Blues and Blacks.