topsy turvy

Sutherland wool-cashmere topcoat
J. Crew, $388
I was in a Staples of all places the other day and saw a three quarter length topcoat on a fellow shopper and suddenly it all clicked. I need one as well. I'm tall and slim enough for it look just right. J. Crew, why must you insist on being so expensive during this economic crisis?

mactown: pt. 2

Remember me fawning over that incredible macintosh some casually stylish urbanite was wearing on the Satorialist? Well, I think I might have found just the right macintosh to incorporate into my spring wardrobe. Gap has featured their European designs the past couple of seasons on their website in this country, but it's been mainly for women. Not so for spring and I couldn't be more excited. This lean, mean macintosh with invisible buttons and a minimalist bent is exactly what I'm looking for. The $168 price tag is exorbitant for Gap, but I can dream, right?

Macintosh jacket, $168

mactown

via The Sartorialist
I cannot get this image out of my head. I've often thought about wearing three-quarter length outwear in the winter, but now as spring is approaching I'm seriously considering investing in a macintosh like the one pictured above. I usually prefer my outwear to stop just below my waist, but the urbanite above looks so lean and elongated, only helped by the length and cut of his coat. The search is on...

wanted: all occasion coat

Opening Ceremony All Occassion Coat, $795

This may look like an ordinary coat and not worth the price whatsoever, but look at the texture, buttons, and the greatest surprise of it all--a black and white gingham lined hood. Help me out Santa.